For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 922 students in 77002, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 378 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 77002, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77002, TX are Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts and Harris County Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77002 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77002, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77002, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
77002, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
St. John's Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2019 Crawford
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-3237
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-3237
Grades: PK-1
| 113 students
School For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1310 Prairie Ste 1080
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 755-4766
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 755-4766
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Young Scholars Academy For Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1809 Louisiana St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 654-1404
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 654-1404
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77002, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77002, TX include Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts and Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public schools are located in 77002?
2 public schools are located in 77002.
What percentage of students in 77002 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 77002 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77002?
77002 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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