For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,649 students in the neighborhood of Briar Forest, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Briar Forest are Askew Elementary School, Shadowbriar Elementary School and Ashford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Briar Forest, Houston, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Briar Forest, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Askew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11200 Wood Lodge Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2100
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #22.
Shadowbriar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Shadowbriar Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2160
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2160
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Ashford Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Shannon Vly Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2120
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10620 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Briar Forest, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Briar Forest, Houston, TX include Askew Elementary School, Shadowbriar Elementary School and Ashford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Briar Forest, Houston?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Briar Forest, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Briar Forest, Houston?
the neighborhood of Briar Forest, Houston public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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