For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 9,889 students in 77073, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77073, TX are Spring Early College Academy, Young Womens Leadership Academy and Milton Cooper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77073 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77073, 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77073, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Early College Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 Ww Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6880
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Young Womens Leadership Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19850 E Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-8930
Gr: 6-10 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Milton Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18665 Imperial Vly Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-8660
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-8660
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
La Promesa
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11101 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 985-7839
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 985-7839
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Carolee Booker Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22352 Imperial Valley Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-8750
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-8750
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Nimitz High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2005 W W Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 443-7480
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 443-7480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2003 W W Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-4320
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 233-4320
Gr: 1-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Lewis Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21255 W Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-8257
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-8257
Gr: 6-8 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Andy Dekaney High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22351 Imperial Vly Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-7260
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-7260
Gr: 9-12 | 2,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Century Plaza Dr Ste 180
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-3505
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 209-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Richey Academy
Alternative School
341 E Richey Rd Bldg A
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6710
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6710
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77073, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77073, TX include Spring Early College Academy, Young Womens Leadership Academy and Milton Cooper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77073?
11 public schools are located in 77073.
What is the racial composition of students in 77073?
77073 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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