For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,913 students in 77017, TX (there are , serving 447 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 77017, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77017, TX are Patterson Elementary School, Park Place Elementary School and Pstem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77017 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77017, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77017, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5302 Allendale Rd
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5750
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #22.
Park Place Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8235 Park Pl Blvd
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7458
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7458
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #33.
Pstem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Stevenson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9595 Winkler
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,117 students
Rank: #55.
Queens Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1452 Queens St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0470
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0470
Grades: 7-8
| 570 students
Rank: #66.
Early College T-stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #77.
North East Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10918 Bentley
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #88.
Bonner Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Elrod St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5740
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #99.
Rucker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Vinett St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7467
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 845-7467
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Climb Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Grades: PK-4
| 826 students
Rank: #1212.
Early College Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
Chavez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Howard
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 495-6950
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 495-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
Charter School
2101 S St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena
Charter School
1062 Fairmont Pkwy
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Grades: PK-2
| 68 students
77017, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cep High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8805 Ferndale Ave
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0000
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77017, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77017, TX include Patterson Elementary School, Park Place Elementary School and Pstem Academy.
How many public schools are located in 77017?
15 public schools are located in 77017.
What percentage of students in 77017 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 77017 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77017?
77017 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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