For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,261 students in 77071, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77071, TX are Valley West Elementary School, Gross Elementary School and Welch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77071 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77071, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77071, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley West Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10707 S Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 773-6151
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 773-6151
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Gross Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12583 S Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-8450
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Welch Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11544 S Gessner
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3300
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
Milne Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Portal Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3420
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3420
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
77071, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Joshua's Learning Land (Closed 2015)
Charter School
8320 W Airport
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 773-1600
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 773-1600
Grades: K-4
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 77071, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77071, TX include Valley West Elementary School, Gross Elementary School and Welch Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77071?
4 public elementary schools are located in 77071.
What is the racial composition of students in 77071?
77071 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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