Public elementary schoolGrades PK–6Richardson ISD

Prestonwood Elementary

6525 La Cosa, Dallas, TX 75248 · (469) 593-6700

B
80 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 7 points from 2025Still a B, with a lower score than 2025 (87).
471students
14.4students per teacher
96.2%attendance
21stof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
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BAAACBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Prestonwood Elementary has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 86

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 76

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 65

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Prestonwood Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level83%
Meets grade level65%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level42%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

471students in 2024–25About the same as the year before
14.4students per teacher33 full-time teachers
23.4average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
6.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,888average teacher base pay
35.5%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
20.4%English learners
13%in gifted & talented
4.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 51.6%Hispanic 29.1%African American 10.8%Asian 4.7%Two or More Races 3.6%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BPioneer Technology and Arts Academy North DallasPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 86 · 0.6 mi ABrentfield ElementaryRichardson ISD · 93 · 1.1 mi ASpring Creek ElementaryRichardson ISD · 91 · 1.1 mi ABowie ElementaryRichardson ISD · 90 · 1.3 mi CNorthwood Hills ElementaryRichardson ISD · 74 · 1.4 mi BAnne Frank ElementaryDallas ISD · 87 · 1.6 mi PFairhill SchoolPrivate · 1–12 · 0.9 mi PPrimrose of PrestonwoodPrivate · PK–K · 1.4 mi PChase's PlacePrivate · Ungraded · 1.6 mi
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Questions about Prestonwood Elementary

What is Prestonwood Elementary’s TEA rating?

Prestonwood Elementary earned a B (80 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (87) in 2025.

What grades does Prestonwood Elementary serve?

Grades PK–6. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 6525 La Cosa in Dallas.

How many students go to Prestonwood Elementary?

471 students in 2024–25, about the same as the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Prestonwood Elementary compare with other Richardson ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 21st of 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools. 27% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Prestonwood Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Richardson ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.