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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Harris County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 907 public elementary schools serving 607,184 students in Harris County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harris County, TX are Spring Branch Academic Institute, Creekside Forest Elementary School and T H Rogers School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Harris County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Gr: 1-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Creekside Forest Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5949 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
West University Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Gr: PK-5 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Gr: K-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hazel S Pattison Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19910 Stonelodge
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Gr: PK-5 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19019 N Bridgeland Lake Pkwy
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2340
Gr: PK-5 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Adams J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,963 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4530 Holly St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Hassler Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9325 Lochlea Rdg Dr
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Creekside Park J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8711 Creekside Green Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2323.
Creekview Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8877 W New Harmony
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10400 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 1,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Sampson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16002 Coles Crossing Dr
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8455 Creekside Green Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3030.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13802 Northpointe Blvd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3040
Gr: PK-4 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3232.
Frank Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9225 Crescent Clover Dr
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 375-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3333.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3434.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3535.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harris County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harris County, TX include Spring Branch Academic Institute, Creekside Forest Elementary School and T H Rogers School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harris County?
894 public elementary schools are located in Harris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County?
Harris County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?

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