For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,215 students in 77020, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77020, TX are Pugh Elementary School, Scroggins Elementary School and Eliot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77020 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77020, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77020, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pugh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1147 Kress St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3820
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3820
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Scroggins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Boyles St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4130
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4130
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6411 Laredo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Martinez R Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7211 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3680
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 940 students
Rank: #66.
Atherton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4100
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Grades: 6-12
| 302 students
Rank: #88.
Henderson N Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4195
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4195
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #99.
Bruce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-4560
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #1010.
El Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Laredo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Grades: 5
| 2 students
Rank: #1111.
Mcreynolds Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3650
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3650
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #1212.
Secondary Daep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
77020, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Contemporary Lrn Ctrdevry Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2634
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2634
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
1701 Bringhurst St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
H P Carter Career Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Houston Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 670-3800
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 670-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 224-3232
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 224-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
1701 Bringhurst
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
4900 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 77020, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77020, TX include Pugh Elementary School, Scroggins Elementary School and Eliot Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77020?
12 public elementary schools are located in 77020.
What is the racial composition of students in 77020?
77020 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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