For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,227 students in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in South Central Houston are Lantrip Elementary School, Cage Elementary School and Burnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average).
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 the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lantrip Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1670
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Cage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4528 Leeland St
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5403 Canal St
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1780
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Ripley House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 315-6413
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 315-6413
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Community Services-sec
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Collegiate
Charter School
2410 Hamilton
Houston, TX 77004
(346) 234-1434
Houston, TX 77004
(346) 234-1434
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 N Delmar
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-0350
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-0350
Grades: PK-K
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX include Lantrip Elementary School, Cage Elementary School and Burnet Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of South Central Houston, 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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