For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,726 students in 77021, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77021, TX are Foster Elementary School, Peck Elementary School and Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77021 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77021, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77021, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3919 Ward St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5001 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-7463
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-7463
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-5629
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-5629
Grades: K-8
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
Whidby Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7625 Springhill St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8170
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hartsfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Perry St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8280
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6121 Tierwester
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8250
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Grades: 5-8
| 423 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Peace Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Grades: PK-4
| 616 students
Rank: #99.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
77021, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Jesse Jackson Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5400 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-2451
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-2451
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5909 England St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8290
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
5614 H Mark Crosswell St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-2173
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-2173
Grades: PK-2
| 385 students
Zoe Learning Academy - Ambassador Campus (Closed 2018)
Charter School
202 W Ctr St Unit B H
Houston, TX 77021
(972) 296-3335
Houston, TX 77021
(972) 296-3335
Grades: PK-6
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77021, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77021, TX include Foster Elementary School, Peck Elementary School and Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 77021?
9 public schools are located in 77021.
What is the racial composition of students in 77021?
77021 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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