For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 5,201 students in 77098, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 888 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 77098, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77098, TX are Lanier Middle School, Poe Elementary School and Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77098 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77098, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77098, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Poe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 Hazard St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 535-3780
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 535-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Lamar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Gr: 9-12 | 2,968 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
77098, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77098, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77098, TX include Lanier Middle School, Poe Elementary School and Lamar High School.
How many public schools are located in 77098?
3 public schools are located in 77098.
What percentage of students in 77098 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 77098 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77098?
77098 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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