For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,612 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 Voyage Academy For Girls, Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys 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 14% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77078, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9616 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Grades: 5-8
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9636 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Grades: 5-8
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Northeast College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9680 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Legacy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9606 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Grades: PK-4
| 950 students
Rank: #55.
North Forest High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10726 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: n/an/a
9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Grades: PK-K
| 432 students
77078, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9636 Mesa Rd
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-4646
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-4646
Grades: 5
| 71 students
8800 Grand River Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 631-7730
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 631-7730
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
North Forest Dropout Recovery (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10726 Mesa
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-6753
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-6753
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77078, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77078, TX include Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls, Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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