For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 567 students in 77879, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77879, TX are Somerville Intermediate School, Somerville High School and Somerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77879 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77879, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77879, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerville Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Gr: 5-7 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Somerville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Gr: 8-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Somerville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Gr: PK-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
77879, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Somerville Isd Discipline Alternative Education Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Ave H
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Gr: 8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
715 Ave H
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1461
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1461
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77879, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77879, TX include Somerville Intermediate School, Somerville High School and Somerville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77879?
3 public schools are located in 77879.
What is the racial composition of students in 77879?
77879 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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