For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,130 students in 77047, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 59 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 77047, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77047, TX are Kipp Spirit College Prep, Law Elementary School and Almeda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77047 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77047, 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 77047, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Spirit College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Scott St
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Grades: 5-8
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Law Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12401 S Coast Dr
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3630
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Almeda Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14249 Bridgeport Rd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 434-5620
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 434-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #44.
Woodson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Sunnyside High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Scott St
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp Zenith Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Scott St
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Houston, TX 77047
(832) 230-0562
Grades: PK-4
| 830 students
Rank: #77.
Bloom Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77047
(346) 333-1320
Houston, TX 77047
(346) 333-1320
Grades: K-4
| 339 students
77047, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C O R E Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
12707 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Grades: K-11
| 478 students
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4103 Brisbane St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3650
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
South District Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4103 Brisbane
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-9224
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-9224
Grades: 2-5
| 9 students
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77047, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77047, TX include Kipp Spirit College Prep, Law Elementary School and Almeda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77047?
7 public schools are located in 77047.
What percentage of students in 77047 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 77047 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77047?
77047 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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