Best Public Schools in 77045 (Houston, TX) (2026)

Best 77045 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,078 students in 77045, TX (there are , serving 269 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 77045, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).

The top-ranked public schools in 77045, TX are Montgomery Elementary School, Petersen Elementary School and Lawson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 77045 have an score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77045, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 77045, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Montgomery Elementary School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
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4000 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5640

Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #22.

Petersen Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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14404 Waterloo Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5630

Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Lawson Middle School

Magnet School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
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14000 Stancliff St
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600

Gr: 6-8 | 1,132 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Grissom Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
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4900 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5660

Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Hobby Elementary School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
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4021 Woodmont Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5650

Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Rank: #66.

Madison High School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
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13719 Whiteheather
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 433-9801

Gr: 9-12 | 1,855 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

King Early Childhood Center

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3930 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 797-7900

Gr: PK-K | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

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Special Education School

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4040 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001

Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77045, TX?

The top-ranked public schools in 77045, TX include Montgomery Elementary School, Petersen Elementary School and Lawson Middle School.

How many public schools are located in 77045?

8 public schools are located in 77045.

What percentage of students in 77045 go to public school?

95% of all K-12 students in 77045 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).

What is the racial composition of students in 77045?

77045 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).