For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,027 students in 77581, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 77581, TX are Shadycrest Elementary School, Challenger Elementary School and Barbara Cockrell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77581 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77581, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77581, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shadycrest Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2405 Shady Bend Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Grades: PK-4
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9434 Hughes Ranch Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Grades: PK-4
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Barbara Cockrell Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Mchard Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 767 students
Rank: #44.
Rustic Oak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1302 Rustic Ln
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 482-5400
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 482-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 664 students
Rank: #55.
C J Harris Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2314 Schleider Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Grades: PK-4
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
E A Lawhon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5810 Brookside Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Grades: PK-4
| 814 students
77581, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2316 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1928 N Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3775 South Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Grades: 9
| 844 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 77581, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 77581, TX include Shadycrest Elementary School, Challenger Elementary School and Barbara Cockrell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77581?
6 public preschools are located in 77581.
What is the racial composition of students in 77581?
77581 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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