For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,430 students in 77056, TX (there are , serving 510 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 77056, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77056, TX are Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, School At St George Place and Tanglewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77056 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77056, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77056, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
School At St George Place
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5430 Hidalgo St
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1499
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1499
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Tanglewood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5215 San Felipe
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
77056, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Houston H S For Business Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5206 West Airline Rd
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 212-0600
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 212-0600
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77056, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77056, TX include Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, School At St George Place and Tanglewood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77056?
3 public schools are located in 77056.
What percentage of students in 77056 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 77056 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77056?
77056 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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