For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,933 students in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Central Houston are Project Chrysalis Middle School, Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk and Lantrip Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Project Chrysalis Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2805 Garrow St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 226-4543
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 226-4543
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Lantrip Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1670
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Cage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4528 Leeland St
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5403 Canal St
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1780
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
A+ Unlimited Potential - University
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Hamilton
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 204-3837
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 204-3837
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #77.
Ripley House Middle Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 315-6480
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 315-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #88.
Navarro Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Polk St
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1760
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Ripley House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 315-6413
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 315-6413
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #1010.
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Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elevate Collegiate
Charter School
2410 Hamilton
Houston, TX 77004
(346) 234-1434
Houston, TX 77004
(346) 234-1434
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston, TX include Project Chrysalis Middle School, Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk and Lantrip Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston?
9 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of South Central Houston, Houston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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