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Best Northwest Houston Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,788 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northwest Houston are Valley Oaks Elementary School, Ridgecrest Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Northwest Houston, Houston, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Sherwood Forest
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Housman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6705 Housman St
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Shadowdale Dr
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9749 Cedardale
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bear Blvd School
8860 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7900
Gr: PK | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
The Lion Lane School
2210 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6109
Gr: PK | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
The Tiger Trail School
10406 Tiger Trl
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-8100
Gr: PK | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX include Valley Oaks Elementary School, Ridgecrest Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston?
8 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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