For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,018 students in 77061, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77061, TX are Garden Villas Elementary School, Mount Carmel Academy and Yes Prep - Hobby. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77061 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77061, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77061, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden Villas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7185 Santa Fe
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Carmel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7155 Ashburn St
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Yes Prep - Hobby
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Grades: 6-10
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6745 Tipperary
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Ortiz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6767 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: n/an/a
7647 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 640-0950
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 640-0950
Grades: PK-K
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77061, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77061, TX include Garden Villas Elementary School, Mount Carmel Academy and Yes Prep - Hobby.
How many public schools are located in 77061?
6 public schools are located in 77061.
What is the racial composition of students in 77061?
77061 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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