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Best Pasadena Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 11,045 students in Pasadena, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pasadena, TX are Turner Elementary School, Jensen Elementary School and Red Bluff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasadena, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Pasadena, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4333 Lily St
Pasadena, TX 77505
(713) 740-0768
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Jensen Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3514 Tulip St
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0608
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Red Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
416 Bearle St
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0704
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sparks Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2503 E Southmore Ave
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0744
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Mcmasters Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1011 Bennett Dr
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0640
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
920 Burke Rd
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0696
Gr: PK-4 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
South Shaver Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 W Ave
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0842
Gr: PK-4 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Teague Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Crenshaw Rd
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0760
Gr: PK-4 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1107 Harris Ave
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0576
Gr: PK-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2707 Lafferty Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0528
Gr: PK-4 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Golden Acres Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5232 Sycamore Ave
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0600
Gr: PK-4 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Morales Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 W Harris Ave
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0664
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Kruse Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Park Ln
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0624
Gr: PK-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 Watters Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0552
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
L F Smith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2703 Perez Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0720
Gr: PK-4 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1522 Scarborough Ln
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0776
Gr: PK-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Parks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 San Augustine Ave
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0680
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Richey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
610 S Richey St
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0712
Gr: PK-4 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Mae Smythe Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 Burke Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0728
Gr: PK-4 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4221 Fox Meadow Ln
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0784
Gr: PK-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
401 Glenmore
Pasadena, TX 77503
(832) 668-8390
Gr: PK-1 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Parkwood Elementary School
404 Parkwood
Pasadena, TX 77503
(832) 668-8200
Gr: PK-2 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pasadena, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pasadena, TX include Turner Elementary School, Jensen Elementary School and Red Bluff Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pasadena?
22 public preschools are located in Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?
Pasadena 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).

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