For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,160 students in 77047, TX (there are , serving 50 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 77047, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77047, TX are Almeda Elementary School, Law Elementary School and Kipp Spirit College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77047 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77047, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77047, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Almeda Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14249 Bridgeport Rd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 434-5620
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 434-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Law Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12401 S Coast Dr
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3630
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Spirit College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Scott St
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Gr: 5-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Zenith Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Scott St
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Gr: PK-4 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #55.
Woodson School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Kipp Sunnyside High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Scott St
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Bloom Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77047
(346) 333-1320
Houston, TX 77047
(346) 333-1320
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
77047, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12707 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Gr: K-11 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
4103 Brisbane St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3650
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
South District Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4103 Brisbane
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-9224
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-9224
Gr: 2-5 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77047, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77047, TX include Almeda Elementary School, Law Elementary School and Kipp Spirit College Prep.
How many public schools are located in 77047?
7 public schools are located in 77047.
What percentage of students in 77047 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 77047 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77047?
77047 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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