For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,838 students in Portland, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Portland, TX are East Cliff Elementary School, Clark Elementary School and Andrews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Portland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Public Preschools in Portland, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1140 Broadway
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4255
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4255
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 Memorial Pkwy
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4045
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4045
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4015 Moore Ave
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4048
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4048
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Portland, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4200 Wildcat Dr
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4258
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4258
Grades: 6
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Portland, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Portland, TX include East Cliff Elementary School, Clark Elementary School and Andrews Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Portland?
3 public preschools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland 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).
Which public preschools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Portland include: Andrews Elementary School vs. East Cliff Elementary School, East Cliff Elementary School vs. Andrews Elementary School, Clark Elementary School vs. East Cliff Elementary School
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