For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,224 students in 77029, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77029, TX are Jacinto City Elementary School, Pleasantville Elementary School and Port Houston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77029 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77029, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77029, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacinto City Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10910 Wiggins
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1431 Gellhorn Dr
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3840
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3840
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Port Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Mccarty St
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3890
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3890
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10511 Lacrosse St
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3810
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #55.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Gellhorn
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3860
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
77029, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
158 Mississippi St
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3850
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3850
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77029, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77029, TX include Jacinto City Elementary School, Pleasantville Elementary School and Port Houston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77029?
5 public schools are located in 77029.
What is the racial composition of students in 77029?
77029 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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