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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Preschools in Texas (2026)

The most improved public preschools in Texas are Farias Elementary School, Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School and Rochelle School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 4,013 6,728 Avg. Improved Rank: 4,746

Most Improved Public Preschools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +6728
(from 7,086 to 358)
Grades: PK-5
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Rank: #22.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +6723
(from 6,976 to 253)
Grades: PK-8
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Rank: #33.
Rochelle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5738
(from 6,222 to 484)
Grades: PK-12
5902 Lafayette
Rochelle, TX 76872
(325) 243-5224
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5630
(from 6,307 to 677)
Grades: PK-5
902 Shady Ln
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Rank: #55.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +5623
(from 5,838 to 215)
Grades: PK-5
299 Ave I N
Markham, TX 77456
(979) 843-4340
Rank: #66.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Rank Change: +5546
(from 5,549 to 3)
Grades: PK-5
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Rank: #77.
Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5429
(from 5,910 to 481)
Grades: PK-8
244 Lynch Ave
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Rank: #88.
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +5343
(from 6,274 to 931)
Grades: PK-5
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Rank: #99.
Hartley School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +5136
(from 5,838 to 702)
Grades: PK-12
901 Johnson St
Hartley, TX 79044
(806) 365-4458
Rank: #1010.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +5100
(from 7,256 to 2,156)
Grades: PK-12
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Rank: #1111.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4919
(from 6,822 to 1,903)
Grades: PK-12
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Rank: #1212.
Davila Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4897
(from 6,269 to 1,372)
Grades: PK-5
7610 Dahlia St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 924-1851
Rank: #1313.
Tomball Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4857
(from 6,166 to 1,309)
Grades: PK-4
1110 Inwood
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3280
Rank: #1414.
Carmen Anaya Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4770
(from 6,142 to 1,372)
Grades: PK-5
1000 W Dicker Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 784-8500
Rank: #1515.
De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4708
(from 6,274 to 1,566)
Grades: PK-5
1419 College Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 814-5600
Rank: #1616.
Hidalgo Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +4555
(from 5,039 to 484)
Grades: PK-5
8700 S I Rd
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 834-4276
Rank: #1717.
Hooks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4552
(from 5,483 to 931)
Grades: PK-4
401 Precinct Rd
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2291
Rank: #1818.
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +4506
(from 5,298 to 792)
Grades: PK-5
411 Ebano
Hidalgo, TX 78557
(956) 843-4251
Rank: #1919.
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4466
(from 5,838 to 1,372)
Grades: PK-5
801 E 23rd St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1019
Rank: #2020.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4446
(from 6,747 to 2,301)
Grades: PK-5
3301 Sierra Vista Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3400
Rank: #2121.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4371
(from 6,923 to 2,552)
Grades: PK-5
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Rank: #2222.
Hart Isd
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4314
(from 7,207 to 2,893)
Grades: PK-12
710 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Rank: #2323.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4249
(from 5,298 to 1,049)
Grades: PK-8
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Rank: #2424.
High Island School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4234
(from 7,256 to 3,022)
Grades: PK-12
2113 6th St
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
Rank: #2525.
D D Hachar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4232
(from 6,664 to 2,432)
Grades: PK-5
3000 Guadalupe St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-3500
Rank: #2626.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +4222
(from 5,838 to 1,616)
Grades: PK-5
3808 Maplewood Ave
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 414-4402
Rank: #2727.
Eastridge Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4191
(from 6,973 to 2,782)
Grades: PK-5
1314 Evergreen
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4300
Rank: #2828.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4128
(from 7,256 to 3,128)
Grades: PK-8
195 Escuela Vista
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Rank: #2929.
North Zulch Elementary/secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4126
(from 6,029 to 1,903)
Grades: PK-12
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
Rank: #3030.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4124
(from 6,484 to 2,360)
Grades: PK-5
800 E Eistetter
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4300
Rank: #3131.
Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4096
(from 6,859 to 2,763)
Grades: PK-5
8915 Greenmound Ave
Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 794-1700
Rank: #3232.
Valentine School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4076
(from 5,910 to 1,834)
Grades: PK-12
209 E Kentucky
Valentine, TX 79854
(432) 467-2671
Rank: #3333.
Broaddus High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4041
(from 5,838 to 1,797)
Grades: PK-12
16399 State Hwy 147
Broaddus, TX 75929
(936) 872-3041
Rank: #3434.
Prada Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +4036
(from 6,821 to 2,785)
Grades: PK-5
510 Soria Dr
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 473-3500
Rank: #3535.
Winnetka Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +4013
(from 6,112 to 2,099)
Grades: PK-5
1151 S Edgefield Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(972) 749-5100
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