For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 6,285 students in 79701, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 79701, TX are James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, General Tommy Franks Elementary School and Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 79701 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 79701, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79701, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Elk
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
General Tommy Franks Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Louisiana Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Gr: PK-10 | 1,298 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Dakota Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8100
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8100
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Lee St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6600
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Kessler Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7300
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Ralph Bunche Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8600
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8600
Gr: PK-6 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Pre-k Academy At Midland College
Charter School
3600 N Garfield
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 685-6806
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 685-6806
Gr: PK | 221 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 79701, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 79701, TX include James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, General Tommy Franks Elementary School and Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 79701?
9 public preschools are located in 79701.
What is the racial composition of students in 79701?
79701 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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