For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,148 students in 77642, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 77642, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77642, TX are Bob Hope School - El Campus, Bob Hope High School and Taft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77642 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 77642, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77642, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4301 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Bob Hope High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4545 Hwy 73
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Taft Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2262
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2262
Grades: K-3
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Bob Hope School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #66.
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Ssgt Lucian Adam Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,997 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #1010.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bob Hope School Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7720 Park N Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: PK-7
| 695 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stilwell Tech Ctr/cate
Alternative School
3501 Sgt Lucian Adams Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8750
Grades: PK
| 352 students
77642, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Grades: 10-12
| 1,928 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77642, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77642, TX include Bob Hope School - El Campus, Bob Hope High School and Taft Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77642, TX?
14 public schools are located in 77642, TX.
What percentage of students in 77642, TX go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 77642, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77642, TX?
77642, TX public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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