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Best East Houston ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,548 students in the neighborhood of East Houston, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public schools in East Houston are Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys, Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls and The Varnett School - Northeast. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Houston, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of East Houston, Houston, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9636 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9616 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: 5-8 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
The Varnett School - Northeast
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8305 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 631-4396
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Northeast College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9680 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Hilliard Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8115 E Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77028
(713) 635-3085
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
North Forest High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10726 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 949 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Legacy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9606 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(832) 230-0567
Gr: PK-4 | 950 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
Fonwood Early Childhood Center
9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Gr: PK-K | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Houston, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Houston, Houston, TX include Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys, Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls and The Varnett School - Northeast.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Houston, Houston?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of East Houston, Houston 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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