For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 113 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public school in Downtown Houston is Harris County Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Houston, Houston, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Houston, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Houston, Houston, TX include Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Houston, Houston?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of Downtown Houston, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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