For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,097 students in South Houston, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in South Houston, TX are Pearl Hall Elementary School, L F Smith Elementary School and Matthys Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Houston, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in South Houston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in South Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl Hall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1504 9th St
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0688
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0688
Grades: PK-4
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
L F Smith Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2703 Perez Rd
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0720
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0720
Grades: PK-4
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Matthys Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Main St
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0632
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0632
Grades: PK-4
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
South Houston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Main St
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0736
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0736
Grades: PK-4
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in South Houston, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in South Houston, TX include Pearl Hall Elementary School, L F Smith Elementary School and Matthys Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Houston?
4 public preschools are located in South Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Houston?
South Houston public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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