For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,913 students in 77017, TX (there are , serving 447 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 77017, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77017, TX are Patterson Elementary School, Park Place Elementary School and Pstem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77017 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77017, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77017, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5302 Allendale Rd
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5750
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Park Place Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8235 Park Pl Blvd
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7458
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7458
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Pstem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Stevenson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9595 Winkler
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Queens Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1452 Queens St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0470
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0470
Gr: 7-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Early College T-stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
North East Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10918 Bentley
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Bonner Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Elrod St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5740
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Rucker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Vinett St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7467
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7467
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Gr: 5-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Climb Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Gr: PK-4 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Early College Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1313.
Chavez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Howard
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 495-6950
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 495-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
Charter School
2101 S St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena
Charter School
1062 Fairmont Pkwy
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: PK-2 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
77017, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cep High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8805 Ferndale Ave
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0000
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77017, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77017, TX include Patterson Elementary School, Park Place Elementary School and Pstem Academy.
How many public schools are located in 77017?
15 public schools are located in 77017.
What percentage of students in 77017 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 77017 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77017?
77017 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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