For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,857 students in 77640, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77640, TX are Port Acres Elementary School, Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77640 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77640, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77640, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Acres Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
326 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Grades: PK-2
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 Dequeen Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8900
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8900
Grades: 3-5
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #66.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 14th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Rank: n/an/a
Port Arthur Alternative Center
Alternative School
1030 Dunbar Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
77640, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2441 61st St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4900
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-2573
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-2573
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Grades: 9
| 760 students
2441 61st St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 736-1521
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 736-1521
Grades: 9
| 608 students
2000 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-6796
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-6796
Grades: 9-10
| 680 students
5924 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 736-1142
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 736-1142
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies (Closed 2021)
Charter School
327 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3700 Proctor
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77640, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77640, TX include Port Acres Elementary School, Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77640?
7 public schools are located in 77640.
What is the racial composition of students in 77640?
77640 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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