For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,356 students in 77045, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 295 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 77045, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77045, TX are Petersen Elementary School, Montgomery Elementary School and Lawson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77045 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77045, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77045, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14404 Waterloo Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5630
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5630
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5640
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Lawson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14000 Stancliff St
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,274 students
Rank: #44.
Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5660
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Hobby Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4021 Woodmont Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5650
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Madison High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13719 Whiteheather
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 433-9801
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 433-9801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,924 students
Rank: n/an/a
3930 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 797-7900
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 797-7900
Grades: PK-K
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
R D S P D
Special Education School
4040 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001
Grades: PK-4
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77045, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77045, TX include Petersen Elementary School, Montgomery Elementary School and Lawson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77045?
8 public schools are located in 77045.
What percentage of students in 77045 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 77045 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77045?
77045 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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