For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,823 students in 77488, TX (there are , serving 42 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 77488, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77488, TX are Wharton Elementary School, Wharton High School and Wharton J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77488 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77488, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77488, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Gr: 2-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Wharton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tiger Ave
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Wharton J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Rusk St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Gr: PK-1 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
77488, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1619 M L K Blvd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Gr: 4-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
500 Abell St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6262
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6262
Gr: PK-1 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77488, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77488, TX include Wharton Elementary School, Wharton High School and Wharton J High School.
How many public schools are located in 77488?
4 public schools are located in 77488.
What percentage of students in 77488 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 77488 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77488?
77488 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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