For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,520 students in 77082, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 441 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 77082, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77082, TX are Alief Early College High School, Rees Elementary School and Miller Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77082 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77082, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77082, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Rees Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16305 Kensley
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Grades: PK-4
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Miller Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15025 Westpark
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-3430
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-3430
Grades: 5-6
| 780 students
Rank: #44.
Outley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12355 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Grades: PK-4
| 872 students
Rank: #55.
O'donnell Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14041 Alief Clodine
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 495-6000
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 495-6000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,221 students
Rank: #66.
Heflin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Grades: K-4
| 550 students
Rank: #77.
Budewig Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12570 Richmond
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Grades: 5-6
| 1,134 students
77082, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2031 South Texas Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(979) 260-6800
Houston, TX 77082
(979) 260-6800
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
Westside Command Detention Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3202 S Dairy Ashford Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 597-6645
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 597-6645
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77082, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77082, TX include Alief Early College High School, Rees Elementary School and Miller Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 77082?
7 public schools are located in 77082.
What percentage of students in 77082 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 77082 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77082?
77082 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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