Larchmont, Houston facts for kids
Larchmont is a friendly neighborhood in Houston, Texas, USA. It's a place where families live in single-family homes. You can find Larchmont between Richmond Avenue and the Southwest Freeway (which is also Interstate 69/U.S. Route 59).
This neighborhood was first built in the mid-1950s. Over time, some of the original one-story homes have been replaced. Now, you can see newer, two-story homes being built there. Larchmont is surrounded by Richmond Avenue, Chimney Rock, the Southwest Freeway, and South Rice. It's super close to big shopping areas like The Galleria and business centers like Greenway Plaza. Plus, it's only about 6 miles (9.7 km) from downtown Houston.
Since 1997, some streets in Larchmont that used to go all the way through now stop at Chimney Rock. This helps keep the neighborhood quieter.
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Learning in Larchmont
This section tells you about the schools and libraries that serve the Larchmont neighborhood.
Public Schools for Larchmont Kids
Students in Larchmont attend schools that are part of the Houston Independent School District.
Elementary School for Larchmont
Kids living in Larchmont go to St. George Place Elementary School. This school first opened its doors for students in the 2007-2008 school year. When it opened, the school's attendance zone was set to include children from Larchmont, St. George Place, and Afton Oaks.
Middle School for Larchmont
For middle school, students from Larchmont are zoned to Tanglewood Middle School. This school used to be known as Grady Middle School.
High Schools for Larchmont
When Larchmont students are ready for high school, they are zoned to Margaret Long Wisdom High School. This school was formerly called Lee High. Students also have the choice to attend either Lamar High School or Westside High School.
Public Libraries for Larchmont
The closest place for Larchmont residents to check out books and use library services is the Jungman Branch. This library is part of the Houston Public Library system.
