For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 7,446 students in Pearland, TX. The top-ranked public preschools in Pearland, TX are Silvercrest Elementary School, Silverlake Elementary School and Shadycrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearland, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Pearland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pearland, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silvercrest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3003 Southwyck Pkwy
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-2245
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-2245
Gr: PK-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Silverlake Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2550 Co Rd Ninety
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-8000
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Shadycrest Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2405 Shady Bend Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Gr: PK-4 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9434 Hughes Ranch Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Gr: PK-4 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Barbara Cockrell Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Mchard Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 Magnolia
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1750
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1750
Gr: PK-4 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Rustic Oak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1302 Rustic Ln
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 482-5400
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 482-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Massey Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Manvel Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1700
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1700
Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
C J Harris Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2314 Schleider Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
E A Lawhon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5810 Brookside Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Gr: PK-4 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
H C Carleston Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Harkey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 412-1412
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 412-1412
Gr: PK-4 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N Grand Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2500
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Pearland, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2316 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
3775 South Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Gr: 9 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pearland, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pearland, TX include Silvercrest Elementary School, Silverlake Elementary School and Shadycrest Elementary School. Pearland has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public preschools are located in Pearland?
12 public preschools are located in Pearland.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearland?
Pearland public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pearland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pearland include: Silvercrest Elementary School vs. Silverlake Elementary School, Silverlake Elementary School vs. Silvercrest Elementary School, Challenger Elementary School vs. Silverlake Elementary School
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