For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,870 students in 77833, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 707 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 77833, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77833, TX are Brenham Elementary School, Brenham Middle School and Krause Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77833 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77833, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77833, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brenham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Blue Bell Dr
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Gr: K-4 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Brenham Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Gr: 5-6 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Krause Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E Stone
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77833, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77833, TX include Brenham Elementary School, Brenham Middle School and Krause Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77833?
3 public schools are located in 77833.
What percentage of students in 77833 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 77833 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77833?
77833 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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