For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,594 students in 77445, TX (there are , serving 79 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 77445, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77445, TX are Safe Haven, Hempstead Elementary School and Hempstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77445 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77445, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77445, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 6-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Donoho
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
77445, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Alternative Achievement High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 1007
Hempstead, TX 77445
Hempstead, TX 77445
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Hempstead Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
425 Fm 1488
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Gr: PK-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77445, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77445, TX include Safe Haven, Hempstead Elementary School and Hempstead Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77445?
4 public schools are located in 77445.
What percentage of students in 77445 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 77445 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77445?
77445 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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