For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 876 students in 77859, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77859, TX are Hearne Elementary School, Hearne J High School and Hearne Jh/hs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77859 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77859, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77859, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hearne Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Hackberry St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Hearne J High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Brown St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2449
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2449
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Hearne Jh/hs
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Brown St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2332
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2332
Grades: 7-12
| 359 students
77859, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1401 W Blackshear
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-3341
Grades: 3-6
| 296 students
1102 S Riley St
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2281
Hearne, TX 77859
(979) 279-2281
Grades: PK-2
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77859, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77859, TX include Hearne Elementary School, Hearne J High School and Hearne Jh/hs.
How many public schools are located in 77859?
3 public schools are located in 77859.
What is the racial composition of students in 77859?
77859 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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