For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,867 students in 77045, TX.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 77045 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77045, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77045, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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
| 361 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
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Lawson Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,132 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
| 470 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
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 77045, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77045, TX include Petersen Elementary School, Montgomery Elementary School and Lawson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77045?
5 public elementary schools are located in 77045.
What is the racial composition of students in 77045?
77045 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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