For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,607 students in 77043, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,173 private students). 69% 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 41%), 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77043, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10400 Rothbury
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Sherwood Forest
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Oaks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Shadowdale
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Shadowdale Dr
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10595 Hammerly
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harold D Guthrie Center For Excellence
Alternative School
10660 Hammerly Blvd
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-1300
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-1300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
10406 Tiger Trl
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-8100
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-8100
Grades: PK
| 317 students
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?
69% 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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