For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,068 students in 77077, TX (there are 15 private schools, serving 4,121 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 77077, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77077, TX are Bush Elementary School, Ray Daily Elementary School and West Briar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77077 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77077, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77077, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Ray Daily Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12909 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2111
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
West Briar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13733 Brimhurst
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2140
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Westside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14201 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 920-8000
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 920-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,729 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Askew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11200 Wood Lodge Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2100
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Shadowbriar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Shadowbriar Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2160
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Ashford Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Shannon Vly Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2120
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
77077, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77077, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77077, TX include Bush Elementary School, Ray Daily Elementary School and West Briar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77077?
7 public schools are located in 77077.
What percentage of students in 77077 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 77077 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77077?
77077 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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