For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 11,020 students in 77042, TX (there are , serving 852 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 77042, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77042, TX are Texas Connections Academy At Houston, Walnut Bend Elementary School and Sneed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77042 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77042, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77042, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Texas Connections Academy At Houston
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Richmond Ave Houston Tx
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Gr: 3-12 | 8,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10620 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Sneed Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9855 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Gr: PK-4 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Revere Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10502 Briar Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3500
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
77042, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10550 Westoffice Dr
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 334-1273
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 334-1273
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77042, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77042, TX include Texas Connections Academy At Houston, Walnut Bend Elementary School and Sneed Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77042?
4 public schools are located in 77042.
What percentage of students in 77042 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 77042 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77042?
77042 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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