For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,072 students in 77049, TX (there are , serving 86 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 77049, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77049, TX are Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, High Point East and Tice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77049 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77049, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77049, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
High Point East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8003 E Sam Houston
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Grades: 9-11
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14120 Wallisville
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
James B Havard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15150 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Harvey S Brown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16550 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-1400
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-1400
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17203 Hall Sheppard
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6700
Grades: 1-5
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 New Forest Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #99.
Cunningham Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Grades: 7-8
| 897 students
Rank: #1010.
Royalwood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7715 Royalwood Dr
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 454-2700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 454-2700
Grades: 1-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1111.
Aguirre J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15726 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 932 students
Rank: #1212.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 N Castlegory
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 4,534 students
Rank: #1313.
Purple Sage Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Purple Sage Blvd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1414.
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6722 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Grades: 6
| 981 students
Rank: #1515.
The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13334 Wallisville Rd Buildings
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Daep)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N Hy 9
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Lake Houston Academy
Charter School
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: n/an/a
17010 Beaumont Hwy
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Grades: PK-K
| 563 students
77049, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Highpoint East Campus (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13334 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77049, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77049, TX include Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, High Point East and Tice Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77049?
20 public schools are located in 77049.
What percentage of students in 77049 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 77049 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77049?
77049 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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