For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,641 students in 77018, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 958 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 77018, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77018, TX are Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School and Harper Daep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77018 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 77018, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77018, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #22.
Black Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Grades: 6-8
| 1,295 students
Rank: #33.
Harper Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
Garden Oaks Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Grades: PK-8
| 807 students
Rank: #55.
Durham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4803 Brinkman St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2527
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2527
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Washington B T High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4204 Yale St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-6600
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 849 students
Rank: #77.
Waltrip High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W 34th St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 688-1361
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 688-1361
Grades: 9-12
| 1,713 students
Rank: #88.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Lamonte Ln
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2546
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2546
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
77018, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dominion Academy Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1102 Pinemont Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 476-9800
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 476-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Harper Alternative School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Kay On-going Ed Center High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Kay On-going Education Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Kay On-going Education Center Midd (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77018, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77018, TX include Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School and Harper Daep.
How many public schools are located in 77018, TX?
8 public schools are located in 77018, TX.
What percentage of students in 77018, TX go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 77018, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77018, TX?
77018, TX public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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