For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 9,260 students in 77040, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77040, TX are Harmony School Of Excellence-houston, Jersey Village High School and Post Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77040 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77040, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77040, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony School Of Excellence-houston
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7340 N Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Grades: K-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #22.
Jersey Village High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7600 Solomon St
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-3400
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,365 students
Rank: #33.
Post Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7600 Equador St
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-3488
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-3488
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #44.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8700 Tami Renee Ln
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-5035
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-5035
Grades: PK-5
| 836 students
Rank: #55.
Yes Prep - Northwest
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14741 Yorktown Plaza Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 842-5510
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 842-5510
Grades: 6-11
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Dean Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14104 Reo St
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 460-6153
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 460-6153
Grades: 6-8
| 1,198 students
Rank: #77.
Ermel Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7103 Woodsman Trl
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 466-5220
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 466-5220
Grades: 1-5
| 461 students
Rank: #88.
Bane Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5805 Kaiser St
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 460-6140
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 460-6140
Grades: PK-5
| 887 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77040, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77040, TX include Harmony School Of Excellence-houston, Jersey Village High School and Post Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77040?
8 public schools are located in 77040.
What is the racial composition of students in 77040?
77040 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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