For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,846 students in 77018, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 77018, TX 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.
Public preschools in zipcode 77018 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77018, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77018, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Gr: PK-5 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Garden Oaks Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Durham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4803 Brinkman St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2527
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2527
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Lamonte Ln
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2546
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2546
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
77018, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dominion Academy Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1102 Pinemont Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 476-9800
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 476-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students
Harper Alternative School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Kay On-going Ed Center High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Kay On-going Education Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Kay On-going Education Center Midd (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 77018, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 77018, TX include Oak Forest Elementary School, Garden Oaks Montessori and Durham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77018?
4 public preschools are located in 77018.
What is the racial composition of students in 77018?
77018 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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