For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,979 students in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Central Southwest are Windsor Village Elementary School, Accelerated Interdisciplinary Academy and Hines-caldwell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windsor Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14440 Polo St
Houston, TX 77085
(713) 726-3642
Houston, TX 77085
(713) 726-3642
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Accelerated Interdisciplinary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12825 Summit Rdg Dr
Houston, TX 77225
(713) 728-9330
Houston, TX 77225
(713) 728-9330
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Hines-caldwell
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5515 W Orem
Houston, TX 77085
(713) 726-3700
Houston, TX 77085
(713) 726-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Petersen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14404 Waterloo Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5630
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5630
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5640
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Lawson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14000 Stancliff St
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,132 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Mosaic Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12751 Hillcroft Ave
Houston, TX 77085
(281) 879-3110
Houston, TX 77085
(281) 879-3110
Grades: 5-9
| 771 students
Rank: #88.
Meyerpark Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13663 S Main St
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 729-9712
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 729-9712
Grades: PK-7
| 293 students
Rank: #99.
Reagan K-8 Educational Center
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4842 Anderson Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 556-9575
Houston, TX 77053
(713) 556-9575
Grades: K-8
| 765 students
Rank: #1010.
Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5660
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1111.
Hobby Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4021 Woodmont Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5650
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Mosaic Primary
Charter School
12751 Hillcroft Ave
Houston, TX 77085
(281) 879-3110
Houston, TX 77085
(281) 879-3110
Grades: PK-4
| 961 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston, TX include Windsor Village Elementary School, Accelerated Interdisciplinary Academy and Hines-caldwell.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston?
13 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston?
the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Houston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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