For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,390 students in 77061, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 77061, TX are Garden Villas Elementary School and Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77061 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77061, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77061, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden Villas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7185 Santa Fe
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6745 Tipperary
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: n/an/a
7647 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 640-0950
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 640-0950
Grades: PK-K
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 77061, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 77061, TX include Garden Villas Elementary School and Lewis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77061?
3 public preschools are located in 77061.
What is the racial composition of students in 77061?
77061 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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