For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 5,358 students in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Cedar Crest are Harry Stone Montessori Academy, J P Starks Elementary School and Harrell Budd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harry Stone Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4747 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 794-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
J P Starks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3033 Tips Blvd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harrell Budd Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2121 S Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
William B Miller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3111 Bonnie View Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8700
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Elisha M Pease Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2914 Cummings St
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-3800
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 932-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Crest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Mouser St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-7400
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #77.
Clinton P Russell Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3031 S Beckley Ave
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-8300
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Clara Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4010 Idaho Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-3400
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
H I Holland El At Lisbon
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4203 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-1900
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitney M Young Jr Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Veterans Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2000
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 749-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1111.
John Neely Bryan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Deer Path Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8500
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 502-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Truth Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1545 S Ewing Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4210
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 323-4210
Grades: PK-4
| 489 students
Rank: n/an/a
1216 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-6500
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-6500
Grades: PK-2
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX include Harry Stone Montessori Academy, J P Starks Elementary School and Harrell Budd Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas?
14 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas?
the neighborhood of Cedar Crest, Dallas public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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