Best 77043 Texas Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,707 students in 77043, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,290 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 77043, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77043, TX are Terrace Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Spring Oaks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77043 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77043, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77043, TX Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10400 Rothbury
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Sherwood Forest
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Spring Oaks Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 Shadowdale
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Shadowdale Dr
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10595 Hammerly
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Harold D Guthrie Center For Excellence
Alternative School
10660 Hammerly Blvd
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-1300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Tiger Trail School
10406 Tiger Trl
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-8100
Gr: PK | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77043, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77043, TX include Terrace Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Spring Oaks Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77043?
7 public schools are located in 77043.
What percentage of students in 77043 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 77043 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77043?
77043 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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