For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,174 students in 77049, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 77049, TX are Tice Elementary School, James B Havard Elementary School and Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77049 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77049, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77049, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14120 Wallisville
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
James B Havard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15150 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 New Forest Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Purple Sage Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Purple Sage Blvd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13334 Wallisville Rd Buildings
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
17010 Beaumont Hwy
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Gr: PK-1 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 77049, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 77049, TX include Tice Elementary School, James B Havard Elementary School and Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77049?
6 public preschools are located in 77049.
What is the racial composition of students in 77049?
77049 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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