For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public preschools serving 19,672 students in Jefferson County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, TX are Highland Park Elementary School, Helena Park Elementary School and Langham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 S 6th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0236
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0236
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Helena Park Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Helena Ave
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0462
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0462
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Langham Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 S 12th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-4324
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-4324
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2611 Ave H
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-3484
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-3484
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4301 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Hamshire-fannett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23395 Burrell Wingate Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-1412
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-1412
Gr: PK-3 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Sabine Pass School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5641 S Gulfway Dr
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Regina Howell Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5850 Regina
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-6190
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Ehrhart School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3380 Fannin St
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 839-8200
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 839-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
China Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Henderson Ave
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Ave E
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6100
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Guess Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8055 Voth Rd
Beaumont, TX 77708
(409) 617-6125
Beaumont, TX 77708
(409) 617-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1704 14th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Port Acres Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Dishman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3475 Champions Dr
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-6250
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5701 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Amelia Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 S Major Dr
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-6000
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Homer Dr Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8950 Homer Dr
Beaumont, TX 77708
(409) 617-6225
Beaumont, TX 77708
(409) 617-6225
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Bob Hope School Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7720 Park N Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Caldwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Berkshire Ln
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-6025
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-6025
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Charlton-pollard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1695 Irving St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6150
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Gr: PK-2 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Pine
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6425
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6425
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Dr Mae E Jones-clark Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Cleveland
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6350
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Pietzsch/mac Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Highland Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6475
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6475
Gr: PK-8 | 1,022 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Fehl-price Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 Blanchette St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6400
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
5265 S Kenneth St
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6200
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6200
Gr: PK | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bob Hope El School-baytown
Charter School
304 N Pruett St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-2 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
3901 Cleveland Groves
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 722-4244
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 722-4244
Gr: PK-2 | 681 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
2820 Merriman
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-4244
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-4244
Gr: PK-2 | 581 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
Gr: PK | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2600 Girolamo St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-1600
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Gr: 10-12 | 1,928 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Hwy 69 And Fm 3514
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 749-6127
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 749-6127
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 88%
2441 61st St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4900
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5265 S Kenneth Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 838-5259
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 838-5259
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
88 Jaguar Dr
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 617-5300
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 617-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
825 Jackson St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6075
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6075
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
5265 South Kenneth Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6400
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3350 Blanchette St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 835-3871
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 835-3871
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4315 Concord Rd
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6325
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6325
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1000 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-2573
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-2573
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3525 Cleveland
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 832-6631
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 832-6631
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3901 Cleveland Ave
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-1531
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-1531
Gr: 4-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
12552 Second St
Hamshire, TX 77622
(409) 243-2512
Hamshire, TX 77622
(409) 243-2512
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
4055 Calder Ave
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Gr: K-12 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Jefferson Co Youth Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5030 Ste 100 Hwy 69
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4078
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4078
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Jefferson County Detent Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
P O Box 848
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 899-9972
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 899-9972
Jefferson County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1149 Pearl St
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4024
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 720-4024
Jefferson County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5641 S Gulfway Dr
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
1750 E Lucas Dr
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6450
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 617-6450
Gr: PK | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Gr: 9 | 760 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
2441 61st St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 736-1521
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 736-1521
Gr: 9 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
2000 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-6796
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-6796
Gr: 9-10 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
9275 Manion Dr
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 866-1021
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 866-1021
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 76%
2300 Victoria St
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6150
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3443 Fannett Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-5400
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1500 Lakeshore Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 989-6244
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 989-6244
Gr: PK-12
2101 Llano St
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-2262
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-2262
Gr: 4-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
5840 West Jefferson
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-8446
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-8446
Gr: PK | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Premier H S Of Beaumont (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
209 North 11th St
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 835-4303
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 835-4303
Gr: 6-12
3350 Waverly St
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6375
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6375
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Richard Milburn Academy (Beaumont) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1310 Pennsylvania Ave
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-7757
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 833-7757
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, TX include Highland Park Elementary School, Helena Park Elementary School and Langham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
35 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Langham Elementary School vs. Helena Park Elementary School, Highland Park Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, Bingman Pk vs. Fehl-price Elementary School
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