For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 888 students in 77002, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 378 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 77002, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77002, TX are Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts and Harris County Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77002 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77002, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77002, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
School For Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
1310 Prairie Ste 1080
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 755-4766
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 755-4766
Gr: 9-11 | 6 students
77002, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
2019 Crawford
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-3237
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-3237
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1809 Louisiana St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 654-1404
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 654-1404
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77002, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77002, TX include Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts and Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public schools are located in 77002?
3 public schools are located in 77002.
What percentage of students in 77002 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 77002 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77002?
77002 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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