For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,489 students in Haltom City, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Haltom City, TX are David E Smith Elementary School, Birdville Elementary School and Natha Howell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haltom City, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Haltom City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Haltom City, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David E Smith Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 Layton Ave
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1600
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Birdville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3111 Carson St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1500
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Natha Howell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1324 King's Hwy
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 814-9300
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 814-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
O H Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Rita Ln
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2400
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
West Birdville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Layton Ave
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2500
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Cheney Hills Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Dreeben Dr
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2300
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Haltom City, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Haltom City, TX include David E Smith Elementary School, Birdville Elementary School and Natha Howell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Haltom City?
6 public preschools are located in Haltom City.
What is the racial composition of students in Haltom City?
Haltom City public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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