For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 5,232 students in 77098, TX (there are , serving 888 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 77098, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77098, TX are Lanier Middle School, Poe Elementary School and Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77098 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77098, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77098, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,418 students
Rank: #22.
Poe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 Hazard St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 535-3780
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 535-3780
Grades: PK-5
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 3,078 students
77098, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77098, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77098, TX include Lanier Middle School, Poe Elementary School and Lamar High School.
How many public schools are located in 77098?
3 public schools are located in 77098.
What percentage of students in 77098 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 77098 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77098?
77098 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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