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Best Central Northwest Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,804 students in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Central Northwest are Oak Forest Elementary School, Garden Oaks Montessori and Durham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Grades: PK-5
| 922 students
Rank: #22.
Garden Oaks Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Grades: PK-8
| 780 students
Rank: #33.
Durham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4803 Brinkman St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2527
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Nexus Primary
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4211 Watonga Blvd
Houston, TX 77092
(832) 230-0553
Grades: PK-4
| 819 students
Rank: #55.
Wainwright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5330 Milwee St
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 613-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4802 Chrystell Ln
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 613-2542
Grades: PK-5
| 736 students
Rank: #77.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Lamonte Ln
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2546
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston, TX include Oak Forest Elementary School, Garden Oaks Montessori and Durham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston?
7 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston?
the neighborhood of Central Northwest, Houston public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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