For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,862 students in 77009, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 77009, TX are Travis Elementary School, Ketelsen Elementary School and Sherman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77009 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77009, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77009, TX Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Travis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Ketelsen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Quitman
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 220-5050
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 220-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Mckee St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-2627
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-2627
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Martinez C Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Hays St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 224-1424
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 224-1424
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Looscan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Robertson St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2760
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
607 Northwood St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 867-5140
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 867-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Sharman St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2778
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2778
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Cates Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
9920 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste
Houston, TX 77009
(281) 782-4628
Houston, TX 77009
(281) 782-4628
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 34%
4001 Hardy St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2770
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 77009, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 77009, TX include Travis Elementary School, Ketelsen Elementary School and Sherman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77009?
7 public preschools are located in 77009.
What is the racial composition of students in 77009?
77009 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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