For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,676 students in 77016, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77016, TX are Cook Jr Elementary School, Shadydale Elementary School and Forest Brook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 77016 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77016, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77016, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Lockwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6040
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Shadydale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-5150
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-5150
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Forest Brook Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7525 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 631-7720
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 631-7720
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
77016, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8110 Bertwood St
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
7803 E Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030
Gr: PK-7 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Children First Academy Of Houston (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7803 East Little York
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 491-9030
Gr: PK-7 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4435 Weaver Rd
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6050
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
10710 Seneca St
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-0781
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-0781
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
High Point (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7201 Langley
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Learning Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11433 Suburban Dr
Houston, TX 77016
(281) 986-6466
Houston, TX 77016
(281) 986-6466
Gr: K-12
North Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Gr: 5 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
North Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6090
Gr: 6-8
North Forest J J A E P High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7201 Langley
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1600
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students
8110 Bertwood
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6480
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 636-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
10550 James L Reaux Dr
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1860
Houston, TX 77016
(713) 633-1860
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77016, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77016, TX include Cook Jr Elementary School, Shadydale Elementary School and Forest Brook Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77016?
3 public schools are located in 77016.
What is the racial composition of students in 77016?
77016 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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