For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,831 students in 77020, TX (there are , serving 178 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 77020, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77020, TX are Pugh Elementary School, Atherton Elementary School and Eliot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 77020 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77020, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77020, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pugh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1147 Kress St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3820
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3820
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Atherton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2011 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4100
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6411 Laredo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Martinez R Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7211 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3680
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Scroggins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Boyles St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4130
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 940 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Bruce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-4560
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Henderson N Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4195
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4195
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1010.
El Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Laredo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Gr: 5 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Rank: #1111.
Mcreynolds Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3650
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3650
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Wheatley High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Providence
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1313.
Secondary Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
77020, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Contemporary Lrn Ctrdevry Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Gr: 9-12
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2634
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2634
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
1701 Bringhurst St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
H P Carter Career Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Houston Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 670-3800
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 670-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 224-3232
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 224-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
1701 Bringhurst
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4900 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77020, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77020, TX include Pugh Elementary School, Atherton Elementary School and Eliot Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77020?
13 public schools are located in 77020.
What percentage of students in 77020 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 77020 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77020?
77020 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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