For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,310 students in the neighborhood of Chinatown, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Chinatown are White E Elementary School, Yes Prep - West and Bush Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Chinatown, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Chinatown, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White E Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9001 Triola Ln
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3490
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3490
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Yes Prep - West
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10535 Harwin Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 967-8200
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 967-8200
Grades: 6-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #33.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9730 Stroud Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Grades: PK-4
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9829 Town Park Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Chinatown, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Chinatown, Houston, TX include White E Elementary School, Yes Prep - West and Bush Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Chinatown, Houston?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Chinatown, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Chinatown, Houston?
the neighborhood of Chinatown, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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