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Best Tyler Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 9,885 students in Tyler, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tyler, TX are Woods Elementary School, Owens Elementary School and Birdwell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tyler, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Tyler have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Tyler, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woods Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3131 Fry Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Owens Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11780 C R 168
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Birdwell School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2010 Talley Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1870
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Dr Bryan C Jack Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Balsam Gap Ln
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5215 Old Bullard Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 262-2555
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Wise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10659 State Hwy 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 566-2271
Gr: PK-3 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1409 Hankerson St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1820
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1525 N Carlyle
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Bonner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
235 S Saunders
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1920
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Clarkston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2915 Williamsburg
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-1980
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Peete Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Bellwood Dr
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 262-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16406 F M 2767
Tyler, TX 75705
(903) 566-3530
Gr: PK-3 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3450 Chandler Hwy
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Griffin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 N Broadway Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2310
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Patton Ln
Tyler, TX 75704
(903) 262-2040
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
T J Austin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 W Franklin
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-1765
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Ramey Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 N Forest
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2505
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1818.
Cumberland Academy Lower Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1340 Shiloh Rd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 405-1318
Gr: PK-2 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
A W Orr El - Cp
3350 Pine Haven Rd
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 262-2400
Gr: PK-1 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tyler, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tyler, TX include Woods Elementary School, Owens Elementary School and Birdwell School.
How many public preschools are located in Tyler?
19 public preschools are located in Tyler.
What is the racial composition of students in Tyler?
Tyler public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tyler are often viewed compared to one another?

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