For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,797 students in 77087, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 702 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 77087, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77087, TX are Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep, Houston Gateway Academy and Brookline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77087 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77087, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 77087, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Brookline Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7400
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
Rank: #44.
Cornelius Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7475 Westover St
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7405
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7405
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #55.
Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6701 Roxbury
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7432
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7432
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Waltrip
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-5600
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #77.
Golfcrest Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7414 Fairway Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7425
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7425
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #88.
Hartman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Westover
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7435
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7435
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
77087, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harbach-ripley Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
6225 Northdale St
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 669-5202
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 669-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Houston Gateway Academy - Elite Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
9700 Riverstone
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77087, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77087, TX include Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep, Houston Gateway Academy and Brookline Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77087?
8 public schools are located in 77087.
What percentage of students in 77087 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 77087 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77087?
77087 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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