For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 589 students in 77520, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 249 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 77520, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public school in 77520, TX is De Zavala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 77520 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77520, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77520, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Tri City Beach Rd
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 420-4920
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 420-4920
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
77520, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Night School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4026 1/2 Decker Dr
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 420-4630
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 420-4630
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77520, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77520, TX include De Zavala Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77520?
1 public schools are located in 77520.
What percentage of students in 77520 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 77520 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77520?
77520 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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