Bernshausen Elementary

Klein, Texas—Welcome to Bernshausen Elementary, home of the Bengals and a joyful, high-expectation Klein ISD community where every child is known by name, strength, and need. Located at 11116 Mahaffey Rd, Klein, TX 77375, Bernshausen serves Pre-K–5 with school hours 8:05 a.m.–3:25 p.m., a friendly front office at (832) 375-8000, and Principal: David Menendez.

Why Families Choose Bernshausen
Our promise is simple and powerful: support and care for every learner throughout their elementary years. Walk our halls and you’ll see smiles, clear routines, and our Bengals living the campus motto: “Be respectful, be reliable, be responsible, be YOU!”

How We Teach—and Why It Works
Bernshausen teachers deliver high-quality instruction with small-group strategies, digital tools, and extension learning when content is mastered. Across Klein ISD, teaching and learning is designed to know each learner by name, strength, and need, so daily progress turns into long-term achievement.

Character at the Core
Guided by Klein ISD’s shared vision and Profile of a Learner, our counselor and staff partner with families to support academic, personal, and future-ready growth—because thriving kids are about more than test scores.

Triple AAA Experience
As a proud Klein ISD campus in a Triple A (Academics, Arts & Athletics) district, every Bengal learns in rigorous classrooms and participates in rich fine arts and physical education experiences that build creativity, confidence, and healthy habits.

Clubs and Leadership That Spark Joy
There’s a place for every passion at Bernshausen—from Bengal Choir for 4th–5th graders to hands-on STEAM challenges that connect learning with real-world problem solving.

Partners in Every Child’s Success
Families plug in through our active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and easy, on-campus or from-home volunteer opportunities that make an immediate difference.

Plan Your Visit
Come see Bengal pride in action—tour classrooms, meet our team, and experience the caring culture that helps children enter with a promise and exit with a purpose. Find us at 11116 Mahaffey Rd or call (832) 375-8000 to connect today.

Parent University

We believe families are powerful partners in every child’s success. Parent University is a free program for parents and caregivers. Through interactive sessions hosted on campus, at district events, and virtually families gain practical tools to support learning at home, stay informed, and connect with trusted staff. Topics range from helping with homework to building healthy routines to navigating digital safety, all aligned to each school’s academic goals.

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