For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,705 students in Galveston, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Galveston, TX are Oppe Elementary School, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Parker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galveston, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Galveston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Galveston, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oppe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2915 81st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Gr: PK-4 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5001 Ave U
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Crenshaw El And Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Hwy 87
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6350
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6350
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Ave S
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Gr: PK-4 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 61st St
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
1514 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-3500
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Moody Early Childhood Center
Charter School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6930
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6930
Gr: PK | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Galveston, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Galveston, TX include Oppe Elementary School, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Parker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Galveston?
8 public preschools are located in Galveston.
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston?
Galveston public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Galveston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Galveston include: Parker Elementary School vs. Oppe Elementary School, Oppe Elementary School vs. Parker Elementary School, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy vs. Odyssey Academy - Galveston
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