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Best Plainview Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,355 students in Plainview, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Plainview, TX are La Mesa Elementary School, Thunderbird Elementary School and Edgemere Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainview, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Plainview have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Plainview, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 S Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 293-6055
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Thunderbird Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W 32nd St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Edgemere Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 W Alpine Dr
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 W 11th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6045
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
800 Ennis St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
North Elementary School
3300 Lexington St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
South Elementary School
605 S Garland St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Plainview, Texas

Plainview, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ash 6th Grade Learning Center (Closed 2014)
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6025
Gr: 6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Ash High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
908 Ash St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6010
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
College Hill Elementary School (Closed 2024)
707 Canyon St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6035
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Coronado J High School (Closed 2014)
2501 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6020
Gr: 7-9 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 291-5259
Estacado J High School (Closed 2014)
2500 West 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 8-9 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Hale County Jjaep High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
122 E 6th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 628-6271
Gr: 7-12
Lakeside 5th Grade Learning Center (Closed 2014)
1800 Joliet St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6030
Gr: 5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Slaton Daep High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1200 Houston
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 828-6591
Gr: 7-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Plainview, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Plainview, TX include La Mesa Elementary School, Thunderbird Elementary School and Edgemere Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Plainview?
8 public preschools are located in Plainview.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview?
Plainview public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Plainview are often viewed compared to one another?

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