For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 8,256 students in Richardson, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Richardson, TX are Prairie Creek Elementary School, Canyon Creek Elementary School and Math/science/tech Magnet. 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 46% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Richardson, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Math/science/tech Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Dartmouth Ln
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Jess Harben Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 E Collins Blvd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Richardson Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Dorothy Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Richardson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Northrich Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Custer Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Iltexas College Station Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3610 Longmire Dr
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Park Bend
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4650
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4650
Gr: PK-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Larkspur Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Dover Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4200
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Bg Ramirez Elementary School
Charter School
4114 Rd 5200
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Pearland Elementary School
Charter School
2468 Broadway St
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Richardson, TX 75082
(972) 479-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Richardson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 Copper Rdg
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Gr: Inquire with school
Evolution Academy Port Arthur (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1645 Jefferson Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
1313 W Shore Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6100
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6100
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: Inquire with school
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Gr: 7-9 | 607 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Richardson, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Richardson, TX include Prairie Creek Elementary School, Canyon Creek Elementary School and Math/science/tech Magnet.
How many public preschools are located in Richardson?
15 public preschools are located in Richardson.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson?
Richardson public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Richardson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Richardson include: Prairie Creek Elementary School vs. Canyon Creek Elementary School, Richardson Terrace Elementary School vs. Math/science/tech Magnet, Math/science/tech Magnet vs. Richardson Terrace Elementary School
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