For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,552 students in 77087, TX (there are , serving 702 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 77087, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77087, TX are Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep, Houston Gateway Academy and Brookline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77087 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77087, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 77087, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Brookline Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6301 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7400
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Cornelius Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7475 Westover St
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7405
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7405
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6701 Roxbury
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7432
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7432
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Waltrip
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-5600
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Golfcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7414 Fairway Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7425
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7425
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Hartman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Westover
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7435
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7435
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
77087, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harbach-ripley Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
6225 Northdale St
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 669-5202
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 669-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
9700 Riverstone
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77087, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77087, TX include Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep, Houston Gateway Academy and Brookline Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77087?
8 public schools are located in 77087.
What percentage of students in 77087 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 77087 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77087?
77087 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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