For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,575 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.
Public 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77016, TX Public Schools (2026)
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 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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 76% (majority Hispanic).
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