Top 5 Best 77061 Texas Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,083 students in 77061, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77061, TX are Mount Carmel Academy, Yes Prep - Hobby and Garden Villas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77061 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 77061, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77061, TX Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7155 Ashburn St
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Yes Prep - Hobby
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Garden Villas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7185 Santa Fe
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Ortiz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6767 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #55.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6745 Tipperary
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Grades: 1-5
| 702 students
Rank: n/an/a
7647 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 640-0950
Grades: PK-K
| 368 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 77061, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77061, TX include Mount Carmel Academy, Yes Prep - Hobby and Garden Villas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77061, TX?
6 public schools are located in 77061, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 77061, TX?
77061, TX public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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