Best Brown County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,287 students in Brown County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, TX are East Elementary School, J B Stephens Elementary School and May Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Brown County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Vincent St
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
J B Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2001 N Sixth St
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-7236
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
May Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 Cr 411 E
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-3711
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3900 4th St
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-8633
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Coggin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Rogan
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Gr: PK-6 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Zephyr School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Bluffview Dr
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0707
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Brookesmith School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13400 Fm 586 S
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Blanket School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Primary
965 Early Blvd
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-9266
Gr: PK-2 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, TX include East Elementary School, J B Stephens Elementary School and May Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Brown County?
10 public preschools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.