For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,822 students in Richardson, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Richardson, TX are Mohawk Elementary School, Canyon Creek Elementary School and Jess Harben Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Richardson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Richardson, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Jess Harben Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Glenville Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8800
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 E Collins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Dartmouth Ln
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Richardson Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N Dorothy Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
Northrich Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Custer Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Richardson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #99.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Park Bend
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4650
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4650
Grades: PK-6
| 609 students
Rank: #1010.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Larkspur Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #1111.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Dover Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4200
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 496 students
Richardson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 Copper Rdg
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Evolution Academy Port Arthur (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1645 Jefferson Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1313 W Shore Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6100
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6100
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
400 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-0000
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-0000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Richardson Arts/law/science Magnet (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1250 Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3038
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3038
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Grades: 7-9
| 607 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Richardson, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Richardson, TX include Mohawk Elementary School, Canyon Creek Elementary School and Jess Harben Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richardson?
11 public preschools are located in Richardson.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson?
Richardson public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Richardson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Richardson include: Dartmouth Elementary School vs. Canyon Creek Elementary School, Dover Elementary School vs. Canyon Creek Elementary School, Mohawk Elementary School vs. Canyon Creek Elementary School
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