For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,620 students in 77035, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 542 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 77035, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77035, TX are Red Elementary School, The Varnett School - East and Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77035 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77035, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77035, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4520 Tonawanda Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 726-3638
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 726-3638
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
The Varnett School - East
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804a Maxey Rd
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5727 Ludington Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 726-3600
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 726-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
The Varnett School - Northeast
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8305 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 631-4396
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 631-4396
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Varnett Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S Willow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-4699
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-4699
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Meyerpark Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13663 S Main St
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 729-9712
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 729-9712
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Westbury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11911 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-6015
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-6015
Grades: 9-12
| 2,345 students
Rank: #88.
Foerster Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14200 Fonmeadow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 726-3604
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 726-3604
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
77035, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Bethel's Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Charter School
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Gulf Shores At Southwest Key High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
11300 S Post Oak #1
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-3494
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-3494
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Gulf Shores Charter At The Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
11300 S Post Oak #1
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-3494
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-3494
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Gulf Shores Charter School At (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
11300 S Post Oak #1
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-3494
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-3494
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Gulf Shores Credit Repair Program Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
11300 S Post Oak #1
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-3494
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-3494
Grades: 7-8
| 2 students
Gulf Shores High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
11300 S Post Oak #1
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-3494
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-3494
Grades: 5-12
| 710 students
Inspired For Excellence Academy Inc (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
12525 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77035
(832) 834-5295
Houston, TX 77035
(832) 834-5295
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
The Varnett School Southeast (Closed 2021)
Charter School
12707 Cullen
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 667-4051
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 667-4051
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77035, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77035, TX include Red Elementary School, The Varnett School - East and Anderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77035, TX?
8 public schools are located in 77035, TX.
What percentage of students in 77035, TX go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 77035, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77035, TX?
77035, TX public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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