For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,121 students in 77096, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 77096, TX are Kolter Elementary School, Lovett Elementary School and Parker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77096 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77096, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77096, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Lovett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8814 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Parker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10626 Atwell Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3634
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3634
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Herod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5627 Jason St
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3315
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3315
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Elrod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6230 Dumfries Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3330
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3330
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
10901 Sandpiper
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-6720
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-6720
Gr: PK-K | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 77096, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 77096, TX include Kolter Elementary School, Lovett Elementary School and Parker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77096?
6 public preschools are located in 77096.
What is the racial composition of students in 77096?
77096 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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