For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,115 students in 77571, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 77571, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77571, TX are Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School, College Park Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77571 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77571, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77571, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 N Farrington Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6500
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4315 Luella
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4400
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4301 E Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-2600
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Lomax Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10615 N Avneue L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4300
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Jennie Reid Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10001 W Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4500
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
La Porte Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4700
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
La Porte J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 544 students
Rank: #88.
Lomax J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9801 N Ave L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
Grades: 7-8
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Spencer Hwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6872
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6872
Grades: 6
| 529 students
Rank: #1010.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mccable Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4600
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4600
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1111.
La Porte High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,079 students
Rank: #1212.
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 2nd St
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
77571, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boys And Girls Harbor Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
514 Bayridge Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Highpoint - Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571
(713) 604-6906
La Porte, TX 77571
(713) 604-6906
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
Jjaep Disciplinary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6906
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6906
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77571, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77571, TX include Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School, College Park Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77571?
12 public schools are located in 77571.
What percentage of students in 77571 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 77571 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77571?
77571 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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