For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,072 students in 77049, TX (there are , serving 86 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 77049, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77049, TX are Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, High Point East and Tice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77049 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77049, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77049, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
High Point East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8003 E Sam Houston
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Gr: 9-11 | 7 students
Rank: #33.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14120 Wallisville
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
James B Havard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15150 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Harvey S Brown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16550 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-1400
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-1400
Gr: K-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17203 Hall Sheppard
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6700
Gr: 1-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 New Forest Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Cunningham Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Gr: 7-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Royalwood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7715 Royalwood Dr
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 454-2700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 454-2700
Gr: 1-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Aguirre J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15726 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 N Castlegory
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 4,534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Purple Sage Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Purple Sage Blvd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6722 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Gr: 6 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13334 Wallisville Rd Buildings
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Daep)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N Hy 9
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Lake Houston Academy
Charter School
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
17010 Beaumont Hwy
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Gr: PK-K | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
77049, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Highpoint East Campus (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
13334 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Gr: PK-7
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77049, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77049, TX include Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, High Point East and Tice Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77049?
20 public schools are located in 77049.
What percentage of students in 77049 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 77049 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77049?
77049 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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