For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 991 students in 77551, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 77551, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77551, TX are Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Odyssey Academy - Galveston. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77551 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77551, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77551, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5001 Ave U
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 61st St
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
77551, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Parker Elementary Daep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Gr: K-6 | 1 student
Student Alter Instr Lrn School(Sails) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2915 81st
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77551, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77551, TX include Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Odyssey Academy - Galveston.
How many public schools are located in 77551?
2 public schools are located in 77551.
What percentage of students in 77551 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 77551 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77551?
77551 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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