For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,895 students in 77040, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77040, TX are Harmony School Of Excellence-houston, Reed Elementary School and Post Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77040 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77040, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77040, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony School Of Excellence-houston
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7340 N Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Gr: K-8 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8700 Tami Renee Ln
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-5035
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-5035
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Post Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Equador St
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-3488
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 896-3488
Gr: PK-5 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Dean Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14104 Reo St
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 460-6153
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 460-6153
Gr: 6-8 | 1,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Yes Prep - Northwest
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14741 Yorktown Plaza Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 842-5510
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 842-5510
Gr: 6-11 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Ermel Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7103 Woodsman Trl
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 466-5220
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 466-5220
Gr: 1-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 77040, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77040, TX include Harmony School Of Excellence-houston, Reed Elementary School and Post Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77040?
7 public elementary schools are located in 77040.
What is the racial composition of students in 77040?
77040 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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