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Best Westside Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 24,679 students in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westside are T H Rogers School, Memorial Drive Elementary School and Frostwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside, Houston, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11950 Taylorcrest
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9421 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 541-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Piney Point
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Harmony School Of Exploration- Houston
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9305 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 831-7406
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Ray Daily Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12909 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Briargrove Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6145 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
West Briar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13733 Brimhurst
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Outley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12355 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Gr: PK-4 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Tanglewood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5215 San Felipe
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Heflin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3303 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Gr: K-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Budewig Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12570 Richmond
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Gr: 5-6 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Sneed Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9855 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Gr: PK-4 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Best Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 Centre Pkwy
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 988-6445
Gr: K-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston, TX include T H Rogers School, Memorial Drive Elementary School and Frostwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston?
19 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston?
the neighborhood of Westside, Houston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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