For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,453 students in 77078, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 253 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 77078, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77078, TX are Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys, Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls and Kipp Northeast College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77078 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77078, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77078, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9636 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9616 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Northeast College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9680 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
North Forest High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10726 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Legacy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9606 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: PK-4 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: n/an/a
9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Gr: PK-K | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77078, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77078, TX include Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys, Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls and Kipp Northeast College Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in 77078?
6 public schools are located in 77078.
What percentage of students in 77078 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 77078 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77078?
77078 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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