For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,820 students in 77081, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 393 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 77081, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77081, TX are Challenge Early College High School, Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School and Cunningham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77081 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77081, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77081, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-5223
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-5223
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5610 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 592-6055
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 592-6055
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Energized For Excellence Academy Inc Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5815 Alder Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #77.
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5919 Dashwood Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 432-9400
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 432-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Energized For Excellence Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Grades: K-5
| 950 students
Rank: #99.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6711 Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Grades: PK-8
| 830 students
Rank: #1010.
Braeburn Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Pine St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-5210
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #1111.
Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5858 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-3870
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 849 students
Rank: #1212.
Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6262 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 838 students
Rank: #1313.
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
Grades: 9-11
| 49 students
Rank: #1414.
Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Gulfton St 219
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-2551
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-2551
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #1515.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 458-5555
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 458-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Energized For Excellence Academy Ecc
Charter School
7419 Ashcroft
Houston, TX 77081
(281) 779-4412
Houston, TX 77081
(281) 779-4412
Grades: PK
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
Friends For Life Middle School
Charter School
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
6203 Jessamine
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-6253
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-6253
Grades: PK-K
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ser-ninos Charter High School
Charter School
5610 Gulfton
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Grades: 9-10
| 102 students
77081, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burnett-bayland Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
Energized For Excellence Alter High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
5909 Glenmont Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 661-1670
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 661-1670
Grades: PK-K
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77081, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77081, TX include Challenge Early College High School, Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School and Cunningham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77081?
19 public schools are located in 77081.
What percentage of students in 77081 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 77081 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77081?
77081 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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