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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dallas County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 415 public preschools serving 214,630 students in Dallas County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dallas County, TX are Michael M Boone Elementary School, Prairie Creek Elementary School and Bradfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Dallas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Michael M Boone Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8385 Durham St
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6501 Royal Ln
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 794-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Brentfield Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6767 Brentfield Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Gr: PK-6 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Canyon Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1205 Santa Fe Trail
Irving, TX 75063
(214) 496-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Village Pkwy
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Pinkerton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
260 Southwestern Blvd
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5034
Gr: PK-12 | 1,302 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3600 Cornell Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3100
Gr: PK-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Colin Powell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5009 S Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 642-3961
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Town Center Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
185 N Heartz Rd
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7667 Roundrock Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Mockingbird Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Mockingbird
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Math/science/tech Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9229 Chiswell Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7643 La Manga Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Cora Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3140 S Camino Lagos
Grand Prairie, TX 75054
(817) 299-6680
Gr: PK-4 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Anna May Daulton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2607 N Grand Peninsula Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75054
(817) 299-6640
Gr: PK-4 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
161 S Moore
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Denton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 Natches Trace
Coppell, TX 75019
(214) 496-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2617 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 749-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
902 Shady Ln
Seagoville, TX 75159
(972) 749-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2929.
Keeley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8700 Liberty Grove Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 412-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3030.
John W Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4750 Ben Davis Rd
Sachse, TX 75048
(972) 414-7480
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3131.
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Lake Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9501 Ferndale Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3333.
Luna Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 Lochness Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3434.
Moss Haven Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9202 Moss Farm Ln
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3535.
Sunnyvale Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
416 Hounsel Ln
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
(972) 266-7601
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dallas County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dallas County, TX include Michael M Boone Elementary School, Prairie Creek Elementary School and Bradfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dallas County?
418 public preschools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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