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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Harris County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 577 public preschools serving 358,290 students in Harris County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harris County, TX are Creekside Forest Elementary School, West University Elementary School and Wilchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Harris County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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%
Rank: #2424.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2626.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2002 Willow Ter
Kingwood, TX 77345
(281) 641-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2727.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
810 Harvard St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
French Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5802 W Rayford Rd
Spring, TX 77389
(832) 249-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18302 N Eldridge Pkwy
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3080
Gr: PK-4 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
Swenke Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22400 Fairfield Place Dr
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3333.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12050 Kluge
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 370-0990
Gr: PK-5 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3434.
Bonnie Holland Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23720 Seven Meadow Pkwy
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0506
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Condit Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7000 S Third
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harris County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harris County, TX include Creekside Forest Elementary School, West University Elementary School and Wilchester Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harris County?
573 public preschools are located in Harris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County?
Harris County public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?

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