The Top 21 Elementary Schools in Houston [2025 ]

The best education starts from an early age, long before your child enters university. Fortunately for you, we’ve compiled a list of Houston’s twenty best elementary schools to help here.

All of the schools below are traditional elementary schools. (PK – 5 or PK – 4 students only) The most recent Texas STAAR test statistics for each school are also listed below for your reference in deciding which school is best for your child.

1. Saint Nicholas School

Test	Info
Website	Saint Nicholas School
Address	3511 Linkwood Drive, Houston, TX 77025, USA
Contact Info	(713) 791-9977
Grades Offered	Kindergarten to Middle School
Total Students	500+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	Contact for more details
Student: Teacher Ratio	Contact for more details

Saint Nicholas School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX, offering a unique blend of Classical education and Montessori methodology. With a strong focus on academic excellence, language immersion, and religious education, the school provides an enriching environment for young learners.

The school follows a rigorous Classical curriculum, incorporating Singapore Mathematics, Latin, and classical studies, ensuring a solid educational foundation.

Through Grade Two, students benefit from Montessori-prepared environments that promote hands-on learning and independent thinking.

Students are exposed to English, Spanish, Latin, and French, providing early language immersion opportunities.

The school offers outdoor education, including ranching, farming, and equestrian activities, fostering a well-rounded learning experience.

Religion is integrated through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum, using Montessori-inspired teachings in a dedicated sacred space called the Atrium.

The school accommodates homeschool students through various models, including core subject classes, a university model, and single-subject enrollment.

A substantial portion of students receive financial assistance, with multiple options available, including first responder discounts and state aid through Workforce Solutions.

The school provides extended hours, summer camps, and meal services, making it a convenient option for working families.

Saint Nicholas School is affiliated with prestigious organizations such as the Classical Latin School Association and the International Montessori Council, ensuring high educational standards.

2. West University Elementary School


Website	West University Elementary
Address	3756 University Blvd. Houston, TX 77005 United States
Contact Info	713-295-5215
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	1,100 + students
Total Classroom Teachers	65 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	18:1

West University Elementary School is known for trying to raise community awareness of the importance of achieving a grand education. Aside from their communal approach to education, they’re also known for a STEM-focused curriculum.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		95	A
STAAR Performance	85	96
School Progress		92	A
Academic Growth	86	92	A
Relative Performance	85	90	A
Closing the Gaps	96	92	A

*All STAAR scores and statistics come from the Texas 2022 Accountability Reports

3. Rummel Creek Elementary School


Website	Rummel Creek Elementary School
Address	625 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX 70079 United States
Contact Info	713-251-6700
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	780+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	45 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	17:1

Rummel Creek is another school with a reputation for having a strong sense of community and involvement. Regular parents and grandparents’ visits are part of the school’s volunteer program.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		94	A
STAAR Performance	76	94
School Progress		91	A
Academic Growth	84	91	A
Relative Performance	76	81	B
Closing the Gaps	97	94	A

4. River Oaks Elementary School


Website	River Oaks Elementary
Address	2008 Kirby Dr Houston, TX 77019
Contact Info	713-942-1460
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	600+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	34 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	18:1

River Oaks Elementary is home to students from a variety of cultural backgrounds. This may be due to their Gifted and Talented program, which allows students worldwide to attend their school.

Kind of like a foreign exchange program. But they are foremost known for being an International Baccalaureate school.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		98	A
STAAR Performance	88	97	A
School Progress		96	A
Academic Growth	93	96	A
Relative Performance	88	94	A
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

5. Frostwood Elementary School


Website	Frostwood Elementary
Address	12214 Memorial Dr Houston, TX 77024
Contact Info	713-251-5700
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	700+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	42 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	18:1

Frostwood Elementary is known for adapting its curriculum to involve families and raising higher education awareness in the community.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		97	A
STAAR Performance	78	95
School Progress		92	A
Academic Growth	85	92	A
Relative Performance	78	87	B
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

6. Roberts Elementary School


Website	Roberts Elementary
Address	6000 Greenbriar St Houston, TX 77030
Contact Info	713-295-5272
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	689+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	41 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	17:1

The advanced, rigorous curriculum of Roberts Elementary that stimulates real-world situations is what many in the community recognize them for. Aside from being another IB school, Roberts Elementary draws awareness to fostering trustworthy student-teacher relationships.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		97	A
STAAR Performance	83	96
School Progress		95	A
Academic Growth	91	95	A
Relative Performance	83	92	A
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

7. Bush Elementary School


Website	Bush Elementary
Address	13800 Westerloch Dr Houston, TX 77077
Contact Info	281-368-2150
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	819+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	44 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	19:1

Bush Elementary encourages positive parent-teacher relationships in the community using its PTO program. Additionally, their academic curricular programs support students in reaching their goals.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		97	A
STAAR Performance	79	95
School Progress		94	A
Academic Growth	89	94	A
Relative Performance	79	92	A
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

8. Wilchester Elementary School


Website	Wilchester Elementary
Address	13618 St Marys Ln Houston, TX 77079
Contact Info	713-251-7700
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	810+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	45 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	18:1

Wilchester Elementary is known for its flexible yet challenging curriculum that pushes students to succeed early in life. Through their PTO volunteer program, successful community members can help bring awareness to real-world issues and how to overcome them.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		97	A
STAAR Performance	82	96
School Progress		93	A
Academic Growth	88	93
Relative Performance	82	88	B
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

9. Oak Forest Elementary School


Website	Oak Forest Elementary
Address	1401 W 43rd St Houston, TX 77018
Contact Info	713-613-2536
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	864+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	47 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	18:1

Oak Forest Elementary is renowned for its child-centered instruction, academic excellence, respect, and community involvement. However, they are foremost known for stimulating classes that teach students scholarly behavior and complex thinking skills.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		96	A
STAAR Performance	73	93
School Progress		94	A
Academic Growth	90	94	A
Relative Performance	73	85	B
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

10. Valley Oaks Elementary School


Website	Valley Oaks Elementary
Address	8390 Westview Dr Houston, TX 77055
Contact Info	713-251-7500
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	738 students
Total Classroom Teachers	44 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	17:1

Valley Oaks Elementary is known for collaborating with families to help children become respectful, intelligent, and productive community members.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		96	A
STAAR Performance	77	94
School Progress		93	A
Academic Growth	87	93	A
Relative Performance	77	85	B
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

11. Kolter Elementary School


Website	Kolter Elementary
Address	6300 Ave B Houston, TX 77096
Contact Info	713-726-3630
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	726+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	39 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	19:1

Kolter Elementary School’s reputation comes from its academic program that focuses on implementing early interventions for all levels of learning. Such programs they implement in their education are speech therapy and real-world life skills.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		96	A
STAAR Performance	75	94
School Progress		92	A
Academic Growth	86	92	A
Relative Performance	75	91	A
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

12. Field Elementary School


Website	Field Elementary
Address	703 E 17th St Houston, TX 77008
Contact Info	713 867-5190
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	431+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	24 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	18:1

Field Elementary may be a smaller elementary school. Still, they are recognized in the community for knowing each student by name. In addition, their programs for gifted and special-needs students are well-known among the parental community.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		96	A
STAAR Performance	72	93
School Progress		94	A
Academic Growth	90	94	A
Relative Performance	72	93	A
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

13. Memorial Drive Elementary School


Website	Memorial Drive Elementary
Address	11202 Smithdale Houston, TX 77024
Contact Info	713-251-6300
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	392+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	24 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	16:1

Memorial Drive Elementary assists students in special education, at-risk, gifted/talented, and minority groups who make up the Pre-K to Grade 5 student body.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		97	A
STAAR Performance	79	95
School Progress		94	A
Academic Growth	89	94	A
Relative Performance	79	86	B
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

14. Bunker Hill Elementary School


Website	Bunker Hill Elementary
Address	11950 Taylorcrest Houston, TX 77024
Contact Info	713-251-5400
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	654+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	34 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	19:1

Bunker Hill Elementary is known amongst the community for helping students believe they are unique, resilient, valuable, and can succeed.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		92	A
STAAR Performance	71	93
School Progress		91	A
Academic Growth	83	91	A
Relative Performance	71	82	B
Closing the Gaps	94	89	B

15. Kipp Unity Pri


Website	Kipp Unity Pri
Address	8500 Hwy 6 S Houston, TX 77083
Contact Info	832-230-0572
Grades Offered	PK - 4
Total Students	892+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	39 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	23:1

Kipp Unity Pri’s focus on giving students equal opportunities to learn in an advanced yet balanced learning environment earns them a reputation in their local community.

Moreover, their PTO program brings in volunteers throughout the school year to help students develop social abilities.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		96	A
STAAR Performance	63	91
School Progress		94	A
Academic Growth	90	94	A
Relative Performance	63	92	A
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

16. Kipp Shine Prep


Website	Kipp Shine Prep
Address	10711 Kip Way Houston, TX 77099
Contact Info	832-230-0548
Grades Offered	PK - 4
Total Students	874+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	43 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	20:1

Kipp Shine Prep’s curriculum helps students become successful early on so they won’t be confused when entering adulthood. Their curriculum uses real-world situations to stimulate critical thinking.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		94	A
STAAR Performance	54	82
School Progress		93	A
Academic Growth	88	93	A
Relative Performance	54	90	A
Closing the Gaps	98	96	A

17. Travis Elementary School


Website	Travis Elementary
Address	3311 Beauchamp St Houston, TX 77009
Contact Info	713-802-4790
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	694+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	38 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	18:1

Travis Elementary is known for specializing in programs for special needs students. Their structured lesson plans are more manageable for students with learning disabilities to grasp and excel.

Travis Elementary also works with ESL students and students with dyslexia.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		95	A
STAAR Performance	75	94
School Progress		93	A
Academic Growth	88	93	A
Relative Performance	75	85	B
Closing the Gaps	98	96	A

18. Birkes Elementary School


Website	Birkes Elementary
Address	8500 Queenston Blvd Houston, TX 77095
Contact Info	281-345-3300
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	1,000+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	71 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	15:1

Birkes Elementary is known for its advanced lesson plans for gifted students and its hands-on learning environment.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		93	A
STAAR Performance	64	91
School Progress		92	A
Academic Growth	86	92	A
Relative Performance	64	89	B
Closing the Gaps	97	94	A

19. Twain Elementary School


Website	Twain Elementary
Address	7500 Braes Blvd Houston, TX 77025
Contact Info	713-295-5230
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	859+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	49 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	18:1

Twain Elementary is known amongst the community for working harmoniously with parents. They are also known for developing personalized lesson plans to help students successfully identify and reach their educational goals.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		94	A
STAAR Performance	76	94
School Progress		91	A
Academic Growth	84	91	A
Relative Performance	76	87	B
Closing the Gaps	97	94	A

20. Kipp Sharp Prep


Website	Kipp Sharp Prep
Address	830 Westglen Houston, TX 77063
Contact Info	281-879-3000
Grades Offered	PK - 4
Total Students	911+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	39 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	23:1

Kipp Sharp Prep is known for advocating an advanced curriculum for young minds. Their curriculum promotes preparation for university from an early age.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		93	A
STAAR Performance	59	89
School Progress		91	A
Academic Growth	81	89	B
Relative Performance	59	91	A
Closing the Gaps	98	96	A

21. Lovett Elementary School Fine Arts Magnet


Website	Lovett Elementary
Address	8814 S Rice Ave Houston, TX 77096
Contact Info	713-295-5258
Grades Offered	PK - 5
Total Students	634+ students
Total Classroom Teachers	40 teachers
Student: Teacher Ratio	16:1

Lovett Elementary is known for its family-friendly atmosphere. Their community of teachers and staff is known for fostering an environment in which students can achieve their goals and believe in themselves.

Test Scores

	Component Score	Scaled Score	Rating
Overall		96	A
STAAR Performance	68	92
School Progress		94	A
Academic Growth	89	94	A
Relative Performance	68	89	B
Closing the Gaps	100	100	A

All the schools listed above are top elementary schools in Houston with staff that strive to meet your children’s needs and work together with you to make the best learning environment possible for your children.