For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,100 students in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Braeswood are Twain Elementary School, Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice and Pershing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #22.
Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7550 Seuss Dr
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 349-1800
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 349-1800
Grades: K-8
| 1,040 students
Rank: #33.
Pershing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3838 Blue Bonnet
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5240
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,270 students
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3617 Norris
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5268
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5268
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston, TX include Twain Elementary School, Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice and Pershing Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston?
the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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