For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,889 students in 77019, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77019, TX are River Oaks Elementary School, Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy and Gregory-lincoln Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77019 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77019, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77019, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1400
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
77019, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 Taft St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1400
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 77019, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77019, TX include River Oaks Elementary School, Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy and Gregory-lincoln Educational Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77019?
3 public elementary schools are located in 77019.
What is the racial composition of students in 77019?
77019 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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