For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,862 students in The Colony, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in The Colony, TX are Castle Hills Elementary School, Prestwick Elementary School and Independence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The Colony, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in The Colony have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in The Colony, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1025 Holy Grail Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5952
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Prestwick Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Stonefield
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 947-9450
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 947-9450
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2511 Windhaven Pkwy
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5212
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5212
Gr: PK-5 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
B B Owen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5640 Squires Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5950
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6350 Paige Rd
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5970
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Peters Colony Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5101 Nash Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5179
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5179
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Ethridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6001 Ethridge Dr
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5954
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5954
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Camey Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Arbor Glen Rd
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5951
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5951
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
The Colony, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Education Center At The Colony (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5600 North Colony Blvd
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
The Colony, TX 75056
(972) 292-2405
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1250 W Round Grove Rd
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5201
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5201
Gr: 9-10 | 1,205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
4431 Augusta St
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5960
The Colony, TX 75056
(469) 713-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in The Colony, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in The Colony, TX include Castle Hills Elementary School, Prestwick Elementary School and Independence Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in The Colony?
8 public preschools are located in The Colony.
What is the racial composition of students in The Colony?
The Colony public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in The Colony are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in The Colony include: Morningside Elementary School vs. Peters Colony Elementary School, Peters Colony Elementary School vs. Morningside Elementary School, B B Owen Elementary School vs. Castle Hills Elementary School
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