For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,419 students in 77071, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77071, TX are Valley West Elementary School, Gross Elementary School and Welch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77071 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77071, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77071, TX Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10707 S Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 773-6151
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 773-6151
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Gross Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12583 S Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-8450
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Welch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11544 S Gessner
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3300
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Milne Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Portal Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3420
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10914 S Gessner
Houston, TX 77071
(281) 918-4316
Houston, TX 77071
(281) 918-4316
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
77071, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8320 W Airport
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 773-1600
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 773-1600
Gr: K-4 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77071, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77071, TX include Valley West Elementary School, Gross Elementary School and Welch Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77071?
5 public schools are located in 77071.
What is the racial composition of students in 77071?
77071 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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