For the 2024 school year, there are 889 public elementary schools serving 611,154 students in Harris County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harris County, TX are Spring Branch Academic Institute, Creekside Forest Elementary School and West University Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harris County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Grades: 1-12
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Forest Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5949 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
West University Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Grades: PK-5
| 1,131 students
Rank: #44.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
Hazel S Pattison Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
19910 Stonelodge
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Grades: PK-5
| 1,140 students
Rank: #66.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4530 Holly St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #77.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #88.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: PK-12
| 978 students
Rank: #99.
Adams J High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,611 students
Rank: #1010.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #1111.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19019 N Bridgeland Lake Pkwy
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2340
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2340
Grades: PK-5
| 1,107 students
Rank: #1212.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,820 students
Rank: #1313.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #1414.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #1515.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,415 students
Rank: #1616.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #1717.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #1818.
Sampson Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16002 Coles Crossing Dr
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1600
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
Rank: #1919.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,350 students
Rank: #2020.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2121.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #2222.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #2323.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #2424.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8455 Creekside Green Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #2525.
Rodger & Ellen Beck J High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3300
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,277 students
Rank: #2626.
Creekside Park J High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8711 Creekside Green Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #2727.
Spillane Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13403 Woods Spillane Blvd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1645
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1645
Grades: 6-8
| 1,572 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Bonnie Holland Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23720 Seven Meadow Pkwy
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0506
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0506
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11950 Taylorcrest
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #3232.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2002 Willow Ter
Kingwood, TX 77345
(281) 641-2300
Kingwood, TX 77345
(281) 641-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #3333.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12050 Kluge
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 370-0990
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 370-0990
Grades: PK-5
| 1,069 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Houston Gateway - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 854 students
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Harris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
A C E Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Grades: 1-12
| 123 students
A+ Unlimited Potential - Museum District (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center East (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy Of Houston (Closed 2004)
Charter School
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 414 students
Accelerated Intermediate Academy - (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Adaptive Behavior Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Added Incentives (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Aldine Ed Placement Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Aldine J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2525 Murworth Dr
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Grades: 8
| n/a students
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Grades: 9
| 703 students
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Alphonso Crutch's-life Support Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Apex Alternative Ed Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1838 East Sam Houston Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Apollo (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1019 Dell Dale
Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 457-8720
Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 457-8720
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Aristoi Classical Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5618 11th St
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 391-5003
Grades: K-4
| 432 students
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Bay Area Charter Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2600 Humble Dr
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 326-4555
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 326-4555
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
1110 Baker Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3200
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3200
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Beechnut Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
24403 E Lake Houston Pkwy
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 324-1399
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 324-1399
Grades: PK-1
| 602 students
Beta Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9701 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Grades: PK-2
| 584 students
Bethel's Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Charter School
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Bethune Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Grades: 3-4
| 441 students
Boys And Girls Harbor Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
514 Bayridge Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harris County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harris County, TX include Spring Branch Academic Institute, Creekside Forest Elementary School and West University Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harris County, TX?
889 public elementary schools are located in Harris County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County, TX?
Harris County, TX public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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