For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,590 students in 77004, TX (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,017 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 77004, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77004, TX are Energy Institute High School, Young Women's College Prep Academy and Houston Academy For International Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77004 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77004, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77004, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2610 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Macgregor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Labranch St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1990
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1990
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #66.
Blackshear Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Holman Ave
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1481
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1481
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
A+ Unlimited Potential - University
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Hamilton
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 204-3837
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 204-3837
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #88.
Lockhart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Rosedale St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1950
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1950
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #99.
Yellowstone College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Trulley St Ste 200
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 655-0596
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 655-0596
Grades: 6-9
| 272 students
Rank: #1010.
The Lawson Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5052 Scott St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #1111.
Yates High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 748-5400
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 748-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Collegiate
Charter School
2410 Hamilton
Houston, TX 77004
(346) 234-1434
Houston, TX 77004
(346) 234-1434
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hcc Life Skills Program
Special Education School
1301 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882
Grades: 12
| 65 students
77004, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Contemporary Lrn Center High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1440
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1440
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1426
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1426
Grades: 7-8
| 116 students
3000 Trulley
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 654-6600
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 654-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
3015 N Macgregor Way
Houston, TX 77004
(281) 217-3276
Houston, TX 77004
(281) 217-3276
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3015 N Macgregor Way
Houston, TX 77004
(832) 217-3240
Houston, TX 77004
(832) 217-3240
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Houston Night High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1906 Cleburne
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1426
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1426
Grades: 9-11
| 32 students
1810 Stuart St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Kazi Shule Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3815 Live Oak
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 521-0641
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 521-0641
Grades: 3-6
| 4 students
2610 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Tsu Charter Lab School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3100 Cleburne
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 313-6754
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 313-6754
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
3200 Rosedale St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1490
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1490
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
3100 Cleburne 3rd Fl
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 225-1551
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
3229 Hadley
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 748-4228
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 748-4228
Grades: PK-6
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77004, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77004, TX include Energy Institute High School, Young Women's College Prep Academy and Houston Academy For International Studies.
How many public schools are located in 77004?
13 public schools are located in 77004.
What percentage of students in 77004 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 77004 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77004?
77004 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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