For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,520 students in 77478, TX (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,458 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 77478, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77478, TX are Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land, Harmony School Of Excellence - Sugar Land and Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77478 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77478, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77478, TX Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13415 W Belfort
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 265-2525
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 265-2525
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Sugar Land
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1428 Eldridge Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(832) 532-0728
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(832) 532-0728
Gr: K-8 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2022 Colonist Park Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-4160
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Barrington Place Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Squire Dobbins Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-4040
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Dulles Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dulles Ave
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-5750
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Dulles High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Dulles Ave
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-5600
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Sugar Land Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Seventh St
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-3080
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-3080
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
77478, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
630 Dulles Ave
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-5830
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-5830
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
104 Industrial Blvd B2
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 313-1133
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 313-1133
Gr: 3-10 | 2,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77478, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77478, TX include Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land, Harmony School Of Excellence - Sugar Land and Highlands Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77478?
7 public schools are located in 77478.
What percentage of students in 77478 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 77478 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77478?
77478 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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