For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 802 students in Port Isabel, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Port Isabel, TX are Derry Elementary School and Garriga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Isabel, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Port Isabel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Port Isabel, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Derry Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1702 2nd St
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Garriga Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Adams
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Port Isabel, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Port Isabel, TX include Derry Elementary School and Garriga Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Port Isabel?
2 public preschools are located in Port Isabel.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Isabel?
Port Isabel public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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