For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,543 students in 77008, TX (there are , serving 102 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 77008, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77008, TX are Field Elementary School, Helms Elementary School and Sinclair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77008 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77008, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77008, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Helms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
503 W 21st St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5130
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5130
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Sinclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6410 Grovewood Ln
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 E 20th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 802-4725
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 802-4725
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Love Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 W 13th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-0840
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-0840
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
413 E 13th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 865-4400
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 865-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Houston Heights Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Lawrence St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 868-9797
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 868-9797
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77008, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77008, TX include Field Elementary School, Helms Elementary School and Sinclair Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77008?
7 public schools are located in 77008.
What percentage of students in 77008 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 77008 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77008?
77008 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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