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Best 77021 Texas Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,439 students in 77021, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77021, TX are Foster Elementary School, Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School and Peck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77021 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77021, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77021, TX Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3919 Ward St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-5629
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-7463
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6121 Tierwester
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hartsfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Perry St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Whidby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7625 Springhill St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Peace Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77021 Texas

77021, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Banneker-mcnair Mathscience Academy (Closed 2008)
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Gr: PK-2 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Jesse Jackson Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5400 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-2451
Gr: 9-12
Macarthur Elementary School (Closed 2010)
5909 England St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Ymca Of Greater Houston Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5614 H Mark Crosswell St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-2173
Gr: PK-2 | 385 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Zoe Learning Academy - Ambassador Campus (Closed 2018)
202 W Ctr St Unit B H
Houston, TX 77021
(972) 296-3335
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77021, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77021, TX include Foster Elementary School, Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School and Peck Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77021?
9 public schools are located in 77021.
What is the racial composition of students in 77021?
77021 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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