For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,577 students in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Northshore are The Varnett School - East, Pyburn Elementary School and Woodland Acres Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northshore, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Northshore, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Varnett School - East
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804a Maxey Rd
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 637-6574
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Pyburn Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12302 Coulson
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3150
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Acres Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12947 Myrtle Ln
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4700
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
816 Cimarron
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-8100
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #55.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12425 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77013
(713) 450-7108
Houston, TX 77013
(713) 450-7108
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Oates Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10044 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77013
(713) 671-3800
Houston, TX 77013
(713) 671-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Furr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Mercury
Houston, TX 77013
(713) 675-1118
Houston, TX 77013
(713) 675-1118
Grades: 9-12
| 1,025 students
Rank: #88.
Harris R P Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1262 Mae Dr
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-7100
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston, TX include The Varnett School - East, Pyburn Elementary School and Woodland Acres Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston?
the neighborhood of Northshore, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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