For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,072 students in 77049, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 86 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 77049, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77049, TX are Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, High Point East and James B Havard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77049 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77049, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77049, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
High Point East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8003 E Sam Houston
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2156
Grades: 9-11
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
James B Havard Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15150 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #44.
Harvey S Brown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16550 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-1400
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-1400
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14120 Wallisville
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #66.
Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6720 New Forest Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #77.
Royalwood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7715 Royalwood Dr
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 454-2700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 454-2700
Grades: 1-5
| 618 students
Rank: #88.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 N Castlegory
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 4,534 students
Rank: #99.
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Cunningham Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Grades: 7-8
| 897 students
Rank: #1111.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17203 Hall Sheppard
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6700
Grades: 1-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1212.
Purple Sage Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Purple Sage Blvd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1313.
Aguirre J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15726 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 932 students
Rank: #1414.
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6722 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Grades: 6
| 981 students
Rank: #1515.
The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13334 Wallisville Rd Buildings
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Daep)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N Hy 9
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Lake Houston Academy
Charter School
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: n/an/a
17010 Beaumont Hwy
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-6800
Grades: PK-K
| 563 students
77049, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Highpoint East Campus (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13334 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77049, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77049, TX include Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs, High Point East and James B Havard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77049?
20 public schools are located in 77049.
What percentage of students in 77049 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 77049 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77049?
77049 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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