Welcome to the Colonial Terrace Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Houston, Texas

Colonial Terrace

Nearby Neighborhoods: Sylvania Courts, Cunningham Terrace, Pin Oak Estates, Terrelview Place, Mulberry Manor, College Court Place, West University Place, Oakdale/Tenbrook Pl, Oleander, Sunset Terrace, Twin Oaks/Loveland Terrace, Southdale, Post Oak Court, Rice Court, Monticello, Bellaire, Post Oak Terrace, Teas Garden, Virginia Court, Belle Court, Normanor, Pemberton, Upper Kirby, Braeswood Place, Town of Bellaire

Pros

Walking distance to Mulberry Park and Field Park
Just east of the 610 Loop
Tree-lined streets

Cons

Some potential freeway noise
High-end real estate prices

Craftsman, Bungalow, Prairie, and Foursquare style homes along quiet, tree-lined streets. This is just what you’ll find in the Colonial Terrace neighborhood. Colonial Terrace is located within the popular, tight-knit community of West University Place, roughly 5 miles southwest of downtown Houston. Along with beautiful, historic apartments and homes, residents of Colonial Terrace enjoy access to the West Library, Mulberry Park, Field Park, and the 3-acre Colonial Park Recreation Center & Swimming Pool featuring a year-round heated swimming pool, gym, sand volleyball court, tennis and racquetball courts, playground, picnic area, and pavilion. Colonial Terrace is also minutes from Rice University, Texas Southern University, and the University of Houston, making it a great option for faculty or students of any of those outstanding colleges.

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Mark's American Cuisine
Category: American (New)
1658 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
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Da Marco
Category: Italian
1520 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
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Feast
Category: British, Modern European
219 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
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Mockingbird Bistro
Category: French
1985 Welch St
Houston, TX 77019
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The Raven Grill
Category: American (New)
1916 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77005

Schools & Demographics in Colonial Terrace

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
West University Elementary School	K - 5	public
St Mark'S Episcopal School	K - 8	private
Gordon Elementary School	K - 5	public
Post Oak Montessori School	K - 8	private
Episcopal High School	9 - 12	private
Pershing Middle School	5 - 8	public
Pin Oak Middle School	5 - 8	public
St Vincent De Paul School	K - 8	catholic
Challenge High School	9 - 12	public
Twain Elementary School	K - 5	public

West University Elementary School

3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Mr. John Threet
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	167
2nd	175
3rd	162
4th	146
5th	152
Total students	997

Full-time Teachers	107
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	43

St Mark'S Episcopal School

3816 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

Dr. David Pitre

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented

Students Per Grade:
Total students	395

Full-time Teachers	23
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	26

Gordon Elementary School

6300 Avenue B
Bellaire, TX 77401

Ms. Trealia Epps
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	83
2nd	63
3rd	56
4th	55
5th	55
Total students	408

Full-time Teachers	25
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	28

Post Oak Montessori School

4600 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401

Mr. John Long

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	300

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	15

Episcopal High School

4650 Bissonnet
Bellaire, TX 77401

Mr. Edward Becker

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	650

Full-time Teachers	70
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	50

Pershing Middle School

7000 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

Ms. Robin Lowe
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	564
7th	582
8th	586
Total students	1732

Full-time Teachers	113
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	100

Pin Oak Middle School

4601 Glenmont Dr
Bellaire, TX 77401

Mr. Michael McDonough
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	384
7th	393
8th	383
Total students	1160

Full-time Teachers	70
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	58

St Vincent De Paul School

6802 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77025

Ms. Carolyn Sears
Diocese Galveston - Houston Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	500

Full-time Teachers	31
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	28

Challenge High School

5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081

Mr. Justin Fuentes
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Coalition of Essential Schools
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	98
10th	119
11th	81
12th	81
Total students	379

Full-time Teachers	4
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	14

Twain Elementary School

7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

Ms. Joyce Dauber
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	148
2nd	124
3rd	122
4th	111
5th	105
Total students	775

Full-time Teachers	52
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	40

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Houston area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Houston, this community has a population of 2,652

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