For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,730 students in Desoto, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Desoto, TX are Golden Rule Southwest, Golden Rule Grand Prairie and Faith Family Master Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desoto, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Desoto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Desoto, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Rule Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10747 Bruton Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 248-4463
Desoto, TX 75115
(469) 248-4463
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1729 Ave B
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 333-9330
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 333-9330
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Faith Family Master Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Ovilla Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Kiest Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 224-4110
Gr: PK-12 | 2,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8243
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-8243
Gr: PK | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Desoto, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Desoto, TX include Golden Rule Southwest, Golden Rule Grand Prairie and Faith Family Master Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Desoto?
5 public preschools are located in Desoto.
What is the racial composition of students in Desoto?
Desoto public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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