For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,074 students in 77071, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 77071 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77071, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77071, TX Public Elementary 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%
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 elementary schools in 77071, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77071, TX include Valley West Elementary School, Gross Elementary School and Welch Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77071?
4 public elementary schools are located in 77071.
What is the racial composition of students in 77071?
77071 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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