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Best 77020 Texas Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,567 students in 77020, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 77020, TX are Pugh Elementary School, Atherton Elementary School and Eliot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77020 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77020, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77020, TX Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pugh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1147 Kress St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3820
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Atherton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2011 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6411 Laredo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Martinez R Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7211 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Scroggins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Boyles St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Bruce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Henderson N Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4195
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77020 Texas

77020, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Contemporary Lrn Ctrdevry Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Gr: 9-12
Crawford Elementary School (Closed 2012)
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2634
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
E O Smith Elementary School (Closed 2012)
1701 Bringhurst St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
H P Carter Career Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Houston Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 670-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students
Pleasant Hill Academy Elementary School (Closed 2009)
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 224-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Smith Education Center (Closed 2012)
1701 Bringhurst
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Wheately Child Development Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4900 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 77020, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 77020, TX include Pugh Elementary School, Atherton Elementary School and Eliot Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77020?
7 public preschools are located in 77020.
What is the racial composition of students in 77020?
77020 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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