For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 11,245 students in 77042, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 922 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 77042, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77042, TX are Walnut Bend Elementary School, Sneed Elementary School and Revere Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77042 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77042, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77042, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10620 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Sneed Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9855 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Gr: PK-4 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Revere Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10502 Briar Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3500
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77042, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77042, TX include Walnut Bend Elementary School, Sneed Elementary School and Revere Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77042?
4 public schools are located in 77042.
What percentage of students in 77042 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 77042 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77042?
77042 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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