Best 77036 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,818 students in 77036, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 5,777 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 77036, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77036, TX are Sharpstown International School, White E Elementary School and Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77036 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77036, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77036, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharpstown International School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8330 Triola
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
White E Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9001 Triola Ln
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3490
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9829 Town Park Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Yes Prep - West
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10535 Harwin Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 967-8200
Gr: 6-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9730 Stroud Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 272-3220
Gr: PK-4 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Neff Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 Neff St
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 556-9566
Gr: 2-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Best Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 Centre Pkwy
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 988-6445
Gr: K-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Etoile Academy Charter School-bissonnet
Charter School
9745 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 265-8657
Gr: K-7 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Neff Ecc
8200 Carvel Ln
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3470
Gr: PK-1 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77036, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77036, TX include Sharpstown International School, White E Elementary School and Collins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77036?
9 public schools are located in 77036.
What percentage of students in 77036 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 77036 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77036?
77036 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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