For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,643 students in 77096, TX (there are , serving 3,019 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 77096, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77096, TX are Kolter Elementary School, Lovett Elementary School and Parker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77096 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77096, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77096, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Lovett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8814 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Parker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10626 Atwell Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3634
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3634
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Herod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5627 Jason St
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3315
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3315
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Elrod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6230 Dumfries Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3330
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3330
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Meyerland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 Manhattan Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3616
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3616
Gr: 6-8 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Tinsley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11035 Bob White
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-8400
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-8400
Gr: 1-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Fondren Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6333 S Braeswood
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3360
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3360
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
10901 Sandpiper
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-6720
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-6720
Gr: PK-K | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
77096, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harmony School Of Science-houston (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5435 S Braeswood Blvd
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 729-4400
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 729-4400
Gr: K-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77096, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77096, TX include Kolter Elementary School, Lovett Elementary School and Parker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77096?
9 public schools are located in 77096.
What percentage of students in 77096 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 77096 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77096?
77096 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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