For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,676 students in 77016, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77016, TX are Cook Jr Elementary School, Shadydale Elementary School and Forest Brook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77016 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77016, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77016, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cook Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Lockwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6040
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Shadydale Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-5150
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-5150
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Brook Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7525 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 631-7720
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 631-7720
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
77016, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8110 Bertwood St
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
7803 E Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030
Grades: PK-7
| 396 students
Children First Academy Of Houston (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7803 East Little York
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030
Grades: PK-7
| 412 students
4435 Weaver Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6050
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
10710 Seneca St
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-0781
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-0781
Grades: K-5
| 729 students
High Point (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7201 Langley
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Learning Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11433 Suburban Dr
Houston, TX 77016
(281) 986-6466
Houston, TX 77016
(281) 986-6466
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
North Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Grades: 5
| 2 students
North Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
North Forest J J A E P High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7201 Langley
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6480
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
10550 James L Reaux Dr
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1860
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1860
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77016, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77016, TX include Cook Jr Elementary School, Shadydale Elementary School and Forest Brook Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77016?
3 public schools are located in 77016.
What is the racial composition of students in 77016?
77016 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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