For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,612 students in 77078, TX (there are , serving 253 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 77078, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77078, TX are Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys, Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls and Kipp Northeast College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77078 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77078, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 77078, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9636 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9616 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: 5-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Kipp Northeast College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9680 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
North Forest High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10726 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Legacy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9606 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: PK-4 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Gr: PK-K | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
77078, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9636 Mesa Rd
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-4646
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-4646
Gr: 5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
8800 Grand River Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 631-7730
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 631-7730
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
North Forest Dropout Recovery (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10726 Mesa
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-6753
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-6753
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77078, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77078, TX include Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys, Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls and Kipp Northeast College Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in 77078?
6 public schools are located in 77078.
What percentage of students in 77078 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 77078 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77078?
77078 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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