For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,509 students in 77042, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 77042, TX are Walnut Bend Elementary School and Sneed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77042 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77042, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77042, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10620 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Sneed Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9855 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Gr: PK-4 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 77042, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 77042, TX include Walnut Bend Elementary School and Sneed Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77042?
2 public preschools are located in 77042.
What is the racial composition of students in 77042?
77042 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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