For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,152 students in 77044, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 77044, TX are Centennial Elementary School, Summerwood Elementary School and Lakeshore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77044 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77044, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77044, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15130 Timber Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-8800
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Summerwood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14000 Summerwood Lakes Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-3000
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13333 Breakwater Path Ln
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-3500
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
13210 Tidwell
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Gr: PK-K | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 77044, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 77044, TX include Centennial Elementary School, Summerwood Elementary School and Lakeshore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77044?
4 public preschools are located in 77044.
What is the racial composition of students in 77044?
77044 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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