Best Schools in 77061, TX
77061, TX has 18 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,598 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 77061 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 77061, TX
The top high schools in 77061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sterling H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1421 Students
2. Chavez H S
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2272 Students
3. South Houston H S
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Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2213 Students
4. Mount Carmel Academy
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Houston Isd • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 269 Students
Best Middle Schools in 77061, TX
The top middle schools in 77061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ortiz Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 871 Students
2. Hartman Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 904 Students
3. Yes Prep - Hobby
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Yes Prep Public Schools Inc • Charter • Grades 6 - 11 • 482 Students
4. South Houston Int
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Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 605 Students
5. Rick Schneider Middle
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Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 575 Students
6. Thomas Middle
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 526 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 77061, TX
The top elementary schools in 77061, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deanda El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
2. South Houston El
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Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 447 Students
3. Cornelius El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 756 Students
4. Park Place El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
5. Garden Villas El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
6. Jessup El
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Pasadena Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students
7. Lewis El
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 714 Students
8. Bellfort Early Childhood Center
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Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 77061, TX
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
77061, TX has a total population of 23,325 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 77061, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 77061, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 77061, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 77061, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 77061, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 77061, TX
How many schools are in 77061, TX?
77061, TX has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,598 students in total.
How do schools in 77061 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 77061 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 77061 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 77061?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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