For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 11,711 students in 77039, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77039, TX are Avalos P-tech School, Yes Prep - North Central and North Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77039 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77039, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 77039, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avalos P-tech School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2430 Aldine Mail Route Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-2100
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Yes Prep - North Central
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13703 Aldine-westfield Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(713) 967-8800
Houston, TX 77039
(713) 967-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
North Central Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Strawn Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(713) 842-5650
Houston, TX 77039
(713) 842-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2402 Aldine Mail Route Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6560
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6560
Gr: 1-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Reed Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1616 Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6670
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6670
Gr: 1-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Hambrick Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Aldine Mail Rt
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6570
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6570
Gr: 6-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Mead Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-3700
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Grantham Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Chrisman Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6590
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6590
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Oleson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12345 Vickery St
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6530
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6530
Gr: 1-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Raymond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Connorvale Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6550
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6550
Gr: 1-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Macarthur High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Aldine Mail Rt
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6330
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 3,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1620 Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-4750
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-4750
Gr: PK-K | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3302 Connorvale Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-3740
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-3740
Gr: PK-K | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
77039, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aldine Ed Placement Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Gr: 5-12
1617-c Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-7285
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-7285
Gr: PK | 98 students Minority enrollment: 96%
12111 Gloger Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-7400
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-7400
Gr: 9 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Willacey Mcduffey Adole Center Ii (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13834 Aldine Westfield Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 449-1011
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 449-1011
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77039, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77039, TX include Avalos P-tech School, Yes Prep - North Central and North Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77039?
13 public schools are located in 77039.
What is the racial composition of students in 77039?
77039 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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