For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,867 students in 77045, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 77045 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77045, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77045, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5640
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14404 Waterloo Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5630
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14000 Stancliff St
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5660
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4021 Woodmont Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5650
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 77045, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77045, TX include Montgomery Elementary School, Petersen Elementary School and Lawson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77045?
5 public elementary schools are located in 77045.
What is the racial composition of students in 77045?
77045 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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