For the 2026 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 (2026)
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%
77009, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
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: 33%
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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