For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 13,325 students in 77581, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,076 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 77581, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77581, TX are Shadycrest Elementary School, Leon H Sablatura Middle School and Pearland J H West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77581 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77581, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77581, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shadycrest Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2405 Shady Bend Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Grades: PK-4
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Leon H Sablatura Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1500
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1500
Grades: 5-6
| 946 students
Rank: #33.
Pearland J H West
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Grades: 7-8
| 907 students
Rank: #44.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3001 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6700
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6700
Grades: 5-6
| 754 students
Rank: #55.
Pearland J H East
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Grades: 7-9
| 865 students
Rank: #66.
Barbara Cockrell Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 Mchard Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 739 students
Rank: #77.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9434 Hughes Ranch Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Grades: PK-4
| 589 students
Rank: #88.
Glenda Dawson High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Cullen Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,516 students
Rank: #99.
C J Harris Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2314 Schleider Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Grades: PK-4
| 585 students
Rank: #1010.
Sam Jamison Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2506 Woody Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1440
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1440
Grades: 5-6
| 807 students
Rank: #1111.
Pearland High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3775 S Main St
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Grades: 9-12
| 3,257 students
Rank: #1212.
E A Lawhon Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5810 Brookside Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Grades: PK-4
| 797 students
Rank: #1313.
Pace Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2314 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
77581, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2316 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1928 N Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-3203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3775 South Main
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1600
Grades: 9
| 844 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77581, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77581, TX include Shadycrest Elementary School, Leon H Sablatura Middle School and Pearland J H West.
How many public schools are located in 77581, TX?
13 public schools are located in 77581, TX.
What percentage of students in 77581, TX go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 77581, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77581, TX?
77581, TX public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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