For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,882 students in 77079, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 77079, TX are Wilchester Elementary School, Rummel Creek Elementary School and Nottingham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77079 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77079, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77079, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Nottingham Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Nottingham Oaks Trail
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Meadow Wood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14230 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6200
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Maurice L Wolfe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Addicks-howell Rd
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 237-2250
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 237-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Thornwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7300
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 77079, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 77079, TX include Wilchester Elementary School, Rummel Creek Elementary School and Nottingham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77079?
6 public preschools are located in 77079.
What is the racial composition of students in 77079?
77079 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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