For the 2025-26 school year, there are 38 public preschools serving 18,715 students in Brownsville, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Brownsville, TX are Ortiz Elementary School, Pullam Elementary School and Southmost Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownsville, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brownsville, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1111.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4350 Coffeeport Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Esperanza Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Brite Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 S Browne Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1616.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Lima St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Garden Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Military Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1439 Palm Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2020.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Palm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7942 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Vermillion Road Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6895 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6290 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
El Jardin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6911 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Egly Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Lakeside Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8960
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8960
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Putegnat Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 E 8th St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Shidler Dr
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Villa Nueva Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7455 Old Military Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3957
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3957
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 W St Charles St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2830
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #3535.
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-9555
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-9555
Gr: PK-7 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Brownsville, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alexander Magnet High School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3600 E Del Mar
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 Mc Kinnon St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4350 Morrison Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Gr: 7-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Gulf Coast High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 By Pass
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Gr: 11 | 1 student
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Brownsville, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Brownsville, TX include Ortiz Elementary School, Pullam Elementary School and Southmost Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Brownsville?
38 public preschools are located in Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?
Brownsville public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Brownsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Brownsville include: Cromack Elementary School vs. Champion Elementary School, Russell Elementary School vs. Yturria Elementary School, Champion Elementary School vs. Cromack Elementary School
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