For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,068 students in 77061, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77061, TX are Mount Carmel Academy, Yes Prep - Hobby and Garden Villas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77061 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77061, 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77061, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7155 Ashburn St
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Yes Prep - Hobby
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Grades: 6-9
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Garden Villas Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7185 Santa Fe
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Ortiz Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6767 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #55.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6745 Tipperary
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: n/an/a
7647 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 640-0950
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 640-0950
Grades: PK-K
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77061, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77061, TX include Mount Carmel Academy, Yes Prep - Hobby and Garden Villas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77061?
6 public schools are located in 77061.
What is the racial composition of students in 77061?
77061 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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