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Best Houston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 387 public preschools serving 222,543 students in Houston, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Houston, TX are West University Elementary School, River Oaks Elementary School and Wilchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Houston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Houston, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West University Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Gr: PK-5 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Gr: PK-5 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
810 Harvard St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1919.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Travis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11950 Taylorcrest
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Lovett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8814 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Briarmeadow Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2424.
Arlyne & Alan Weber Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11955 Blackhawk Blvd
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 284-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Clear Lake City Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1707 Fairwind Rd
Houston, TX 77062
(281) 284-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2626.
Birkes Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8500 Queenston Blvd
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 345-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,006 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2727.
Hairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7120 N Eldridge Pkwy
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 896-5015
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Falcon Pass Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2465 Falcon Pass Dr
Houston, TX 77062
(281) 284-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
Helms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
503 W 21st St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5130
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Sinclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6410 Grovewood Ln
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6401 Arnot St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
Parker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10626 Atwell Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3634
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Woodard Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17501 Cypress N Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2303
Gr: PK-5 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Nottingham Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
570 Nottingham Oaks Trail
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3535.
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Houston, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The 'middle School' At The Academy Of Choice (Closed 2014)
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
A C E Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 85%
A D S D P Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Gr: 1-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 80%
A+ Unlimited Potential - Museum District (Closed 2023)
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Gr: 6-8
Academic Behavior Center East (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Academic Behavior Center West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Academy Of Houston (Closed 2004)
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Gr: PK-9 | 414 students
Accelerated Intermediate Academy - (Closed 2009)
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Gr: 6
Adaptive Behavior Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Added Incentives (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Aldine Ed Placement Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Gr: 5-12
Aldine Ninth Grade Elementary School (Closed 2020)
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Gr: 9 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center (Closed 2023)
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Allen Elementary School (Closed 2010)
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alphonso Crutch's-life Support Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Gr: 6-12
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 98%
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Argyle Elementary School (Closed 2006)
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
Arrow Academy - Academic Achievement Academy (Closed 2014)
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Banneker-mcnair Mathscience Academy (Closed 2008)
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Gr: PK-2 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Beechnut Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Beta Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10929 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77234
(346) 385-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Bethel's Learning Center (Closed 2015)
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Bethune Academy (Closed 2020)
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Gr: 3-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Blue Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2023)
6241 Mc Hard Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-4520
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Northwest (Closed 2013)
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Brock Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Gr: PK-K | 235 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Burnett-bayland Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
C O R E Academy (Closed 2018)
12707 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Gr: K-11 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Calvin Nelms Hospital Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1120 Cypress Sta Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 1-11
Caraway Intermediate School (Closed 2020)
3031 Ellington
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0320
Gr: 5-6 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Carnegie Elementary School (Closed 2023)
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Carson Parke High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
262 N Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77060
(361) 994-1214
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Houston, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Houston, TX include West University Elementary School, River Oaks Elementary School and Wilchester Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Houston?
387 public preschools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Houston are often viewed compared to one another?

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