For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,884 students in 77079, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 77079, TX are Wilchester Elementary School, Rummel Creek Elementary School and Nottingham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 77079 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77079, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77079, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Nottingham Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Nottingham Oaks Trail
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Meadow Wood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14230 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6200
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Maurice L Wolfe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Addicks Howell Rd
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 237-2250
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 237-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Thornwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7300
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 77079, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 77079, TX include Wilchester Elementary School, Rummel Creek Elementary School and Nottingham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77079?
6 public preschools are located in 77079.
What is the racial composition of students in 77079?
77079 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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