For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,704 students in 77009, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77009, TX are Travis Elementary School, Hogg Middle School and Ketelsen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77009 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77009, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77009, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Travis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Gr: K-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Hogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Ketelsen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Quitman
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 220-5050
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 220-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Mckee St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-2627
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-2627
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Martinez C Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Hays St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 224-1424
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 224-1424
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Looscan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Robertson St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2760
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
607 Northwood St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 867-5140
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 867-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Sharman St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2778
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2778
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Noble St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-2600
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Northside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Quitman
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4900
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Texans Can Academy - Houston North
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Hardy St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 659-4226
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 659-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
77009, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cates Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
9920 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste
Houston, TX 77009
(281) 782-4628
Houston, TX 77009
(281) 782-4628
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
4001 Hardy St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2770
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 696-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77009, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77009, TX include Travis Elementary School, Hogg Middle School and Ketelsen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77009?
11 public schools are located in 77009.
What is the racial composition of students in 77009?
77009 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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