For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,056 students in 77642, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 77642, TX are Bob Hope School - El Campus, Houston Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77642 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77642, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77642, TX Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4301 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5701 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Bob Hope School Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7720 Park N Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Bob Hope El School-baytown
Charter School
304 N Pruett St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
Gr: PK | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
77642, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Gr: 10-12 | 1,928 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Stilwell Tech Ctr/cate (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
3501 Sgt Lucian Adams Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Gr: 9-12
2500 Taft Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2262
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2262
Gr: K-3 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 77642, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 77642, TX include Bob Hope School - El Campus, Houston Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77642?
9 public preschools are located in 77642.
What is the racial composition of students in 77642?
77642 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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