For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,108 students in 77029, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77029, TX are Jacinto City Elementary School, Pleasantville Elementary School and Port Houston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77029 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77029, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 77029, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacinto City Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10910 Wiggins
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Pleasantville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1431 Gellhorn Dr
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3840
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3840
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Port Houston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Mccarty St
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3890
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3890
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10511 Lacrosse St
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3810
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Gellhorn
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3860
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
77029, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
158 Mississippi St
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3850
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3850
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 77029, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77029, TX include Jacinto City Elementary School, Pleasantville Elementary School and Port Houston Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77029?
5 public elementary schools are located in 77029.
What is the racial composition of students in 77029?
77029 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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