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Best 77016 Texas Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,575 students in 77016, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 77016 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77016, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77016, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7115 Lockwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Shadydale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5905 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-5150
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Forest Brook Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7525 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 631-7720
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77016 Texas

77016, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chatham Elementary School (Closed 2007)
8110 Bertwood St
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
The Children First Academy - Houston (Closed 2014)
7803 E Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030
Gr: PK-7 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Children First Academy Of Houston (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7803 East Little York
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030
Gr: PK-7 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Easter Elementary School (Closed 2007)
4435 Weaver Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Fonwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)
10710 Seneca St
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-0781
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
High Point (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7201 Langley
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Learning Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11433 Suburban Dr
Houston, TX 77016
(281) 986-6466
Gr: K-12
North Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Gr: 5 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
North Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Gr: 6-8
North Forest J J A E P High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7201 Langley
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students
Sanderson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
W E Rogers Elementary School (Closed 2013)
10550 James L Reaux Dr
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1860
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 77016, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77016, TX include Cook Jr Elementary School, Shadydale Elementary School and Forest Brook Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77016?
3 public elementary schools are located in 77016.
What is the racial composition of students in 77016?
77016 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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