For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,437 students in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Lawndale And Wayside are Henderson J Elementary School, Carrillo Elementary School and Kipp Explore Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson J Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Dismuke
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1730
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1730
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Carrillo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
960 S Wayside Dr
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1870
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1870
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5402 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77023
(832) 230-0547
Houston, TX 77023
(832) 230-0547
Grades: PK-4
| 852 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Intrepid Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5402 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77023
(281) 879-3100
Houston, TX 77023
(281) 879-3100
Grades: 5-8
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Briscoe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Forest Hill
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1740
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1740
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp East End High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5402 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77023
(281) 879-3100
Houston, TX 77023
(281) 879-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #77.
George I Sanchez Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Gulf Fwy Bldg B3
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-1112
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-1112
Grades: PK-12
| 670 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston, TX include Henderson J Elementary School, Carrillo Elementary School and Kipp Explore Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston?
the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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