For the 2026-27 school year, there are 574 public preschools serving 358,290 students in Harris County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harris County, TX are Creekside Forest Elementary School, West University Elementary School and Wilchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Harris County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Forest Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5949 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
West University Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Gr: PK-5 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
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 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hazel S Pattison Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19910 Stonelodge
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Gr: PK-5 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19019 N Bridgeland Lake Pkwy
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2340
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2340
Gr: PK-5 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
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 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4530 Holly St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Hassler Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9325 Lochlea Rdg Dr
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-7100
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Creekview Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8877 W New Harmony
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3070
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10400 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1650
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 1,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Sampson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16002 Coles Crossing Dr
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1600
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8455 Creekside Green Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13802 Northpointe Blvd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3040
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3040
Gr: PK-4 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Frank Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9225 Crescent Clover Dr
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 375-7000
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 375-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2424.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2002 Willow Ter
Kingwood, TX 77345
(281) 641-2300
Kingwood, TX 77345
(281) 641-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2727.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 Harvard St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
French Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5802 W Rayford Rd
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 249-4000
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 249-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18302 N Eldridge Pkwy
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3080
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3080
Gr: PK-4 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
Swenke Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22400 Fairfield Place Dr
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1200
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3333.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12050 Kluge
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 370-0990
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 370-0990
Gr: PK-5 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3434.
Bonnie Holland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23720 Seven Meadow Pkwy
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0506
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0506
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Condit Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7000 S Third
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5255
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Harris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
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
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 85%
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Gr: 1-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 80%
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
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
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
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Academic Behavior Center West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Gr: PK-9 | 414 students
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
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
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
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
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
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Gr: 5-12
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Gr: 9 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
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
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Gr: 6-12
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
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
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: 9-12
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
14850 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 634-4600
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 634-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Gr: PK-2 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Bay Area Charter Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2600 Humble Dr
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 326-4555
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 326-4555
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Beechnut Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
24403 E Lake Houston Pkwy
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 324-1399
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 324-1399
Gr: PK-1 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Beta Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10929 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77234
(346) 385-0203
Houston, TX 77234
(346) 385-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Gr: 3-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Boys And Girls Harbor Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
514 Bayridge Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
Gr: K-8
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Gr: PK-K | 235 students Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harris County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harris County, TX include Creekside Forest Elementary School, West University Elementary School and Wilchester Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harris County?
573 public preschools are located in Harris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County?
Harris County public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Harris County include: Energized For Excellence Academy Ecc vs. Bonham Elementary School, Margaret S Mcwhirter Elementary School vs. P H Greene Elementary School, Pat Reynolds Elementary School vs. Mittelstadt Elementary School
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