For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 6,771 students in 77469, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 77469, TX are Don Carter Elementary School, Manford Williams Elementary School and Stephen F Austin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 77469 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 77469, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77469, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Don Carter Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8500 A Meyers Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-5500
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Manford Williams Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5111 Fm 762
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2700
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Stephen F Austin Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1630 Pitts Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-1000
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Cora Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6822 Irby Cobb Blvd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4600
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Irma Dru Hutchison Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3602 Williams Way
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-1700
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
John Arredondo Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6110 August Green Dr
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4800
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2014 Lamar Dr
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2300
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
William Velasquez Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Macek Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2600
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Meyer Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1930 J Meyer Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2000
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
5055 Sunrise Meadow Ln
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-6400
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
605 Mabel St
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2200
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2200
Gr: PK | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Great Blue Heron Ln
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4500
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 77469, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 77469, TX include Don Carter Elementary School, Manford Williams Elementary School and Stephen F Austin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 77469?
12 public preschools are located in 77469.
What is the racial composition of students in 77469?
77469 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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