For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 6,266 students in Magnolia, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Magnolia, TX are Bear Branch Elementary School, Cedric C Smith and Willie E Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magnolia, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Magnolia, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Branch Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8909 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771
Gr: PK-4 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Cedric C Smith
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28747 Hardin Store Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2300
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2300
Gr: PK-4 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Willie E Williams Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18101 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6866
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6866
Gr: PK-4 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11745 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7440
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7440
Gr: PK-4 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Tom R Ellisor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33040 Egypt Ln
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7400
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7400
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Decker Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27427 Decker Prairie Rosehill
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 357-3134
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 357-3134
Gr: PK-4 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Nichols Sawmill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28750 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2133
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2133
Gr: PK-4 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31900 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6434
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6434
Gr: PK-4 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
J L Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27035 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-8115
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-8115
Gr: PK-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Magnolia, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8040 Kenlake
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2031
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2031
Gr: 6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
110 S Magnolia Blvd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2033
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2033
Gr: 6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Magnolia, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Magnolia, TX include Bear Branch Elementary School, Cedric C Smith and Willie E Williams Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Magnolia?
9 public preschools are located in Magnolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?
Magnolia public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Magnolia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Magnolia include: Magnolia Parkway Elementary School vs. Bear Branch Elementary School, Decker Prairie Elementary School vs. Willie E Williams Elementary School, Willie E Williams Elementary School vs. Magnolia Elementary School
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