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Best Mesquite Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public preschools serving 16,705 students in Mesquite, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mesquite, TX are Motley Elementary School, Kimball Elementary School and Lawrence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesquite, 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 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Mesquite have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mesquite, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Motley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3719 Moon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4010 Coryell Way
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3811 Richman Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Rutherford Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3535 Stephens Green
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Hanby Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
480 Gross Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
517 Via Avenida
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Larry G Smith Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5299 Gus Thomasson Rd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 502-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3020 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7220
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Seabourn Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2300 Sandy Ln
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Gentry Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 Twin Oaks Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4140
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Clary Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Hickory Tree Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Achziger Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Ridgeranch Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Green Canyon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4621 Gleneagle St
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Shands Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4836 Shands Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Range Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4060 Emerald Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5180
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Black Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
328 E Newsom St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7240
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Purple Sage Trl
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Tosch Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 Larchmont Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Dr Linda Henrie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
253 W Lawson Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Cannaday Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Chisolm Tr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Tisinger Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Hillcrest St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5120
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Mesquite Valley Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 E Meadows Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(214) 946-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3025 Hickory Tree Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Pirrung Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Creek Vly
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7170
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Moss Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1208 New Market Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3030.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Helen Ln
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7190
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Cross Elementary School
6425 Park Vista Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 288-6411
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mesquite, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mesquite, TX include Motley Elementary School, Kimball Elementary School and Lawrence Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mesquite?
31 public preschools are located in Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite?
Mesquite public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mesquite are often viewed compared to one another?

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