For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,166 students in 77021, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 77021, TX are Foster Elementary School, Peck Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77021 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77021, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77021, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3919 Ward St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-7463
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-7463
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6121 Tierwester
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8250
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hartsfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Perry St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8280
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Whidby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7625 Springhill St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8170
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Kipp Peace Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 77021, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 77021, TX include Foster Elementary School, Peck Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77021?
6 public preschools are located in 77021.
What is the racial composition of students in 77021?
77021 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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