Best Public Elementary Schools in 77016 (Houston, TX) (2026)

Best 77016 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,676 students in 77016, TX.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77016, TX are Cook Jr Elementary School, Shadydale Elementary School and Forest Brook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 77016 have an score of 20% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and score of 28% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77016, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77016, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cook Jr Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
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7115 Lockwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6040

Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Shadydale Elementary School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
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5905 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-5150

Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Forest Brook Middle School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
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7525 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 631-7720

Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77016 Texas

77016, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Chatham Elementary School (Closed 2007)

8110 Bertwood St
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090

Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

The Children First Academy - Houston (Closed 2014)

7803 E Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030

Gr: PK-7 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Children First Academy Of Houston (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

7803 East Little York
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030

Gr: PK-7 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Easter Elementary School (Closed 2007)

4435 Weaver Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6050

Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Fonwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)

10710 Seneca St
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-0781

Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

High Point (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

7201 Langley
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600

Gr: 9-12 | 4 students

Learning Academy (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

11433 Suburban Dr
Houston, TX 77016
(281) 986-6466

Gr: K-12

North Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090

Gr: 5 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

North Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090

Gr: 6-8

North Forest J J A E P High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

7201 Langley
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600

Gr: 10-12 | 3 students

Sanderson Elementary School (Closed 2007)

8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6480

Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

W E Rogers Elementary School (Closed 2013)

10550 James L Reaux Dr
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1860

Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 77016, TX?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77016, TX include Cook Jr Elementary School, Shadydale Elementary School and Forest Brook Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 77016?

3 public elementary schools are located in 77016.

What is the racial composition of students in 77016?

77016 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).