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Best Public Schools in 77081 (Houston, TX) (2026)
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Best 77081 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,655 students in 77081, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 868 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 77081, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77081, TX are Challenge Early College High School, Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School and Cunningham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77081 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77081, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77081, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-5223
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5610 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 592-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Energized For Excellence Academy Inc Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Energized For Excellence Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: K-5 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #77.
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5815 Alder Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #88.
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5919 Dashwood Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 432-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5858 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6711 Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Braeburn Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5550 Pine St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6262 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
Gr: 9-11 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5407 Gulfton St 219
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Energized For Excellence Academy Ecc
Charter School
7419 Ashcroft
Houston, TX 77081
(281) 779-4412
Gr: PK | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Friends For Life Middle School
Charter School
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Mistral Center For Early Childhood
6203 Jessamine
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-6253
Gr: PK-K | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Ser-ninos Charter High School
Charter School
5610 Gulfton
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Gr: 9-11 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77081 Texas

77081, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Liberty High School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
5407 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 458-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77081, TX?
How many public schools are located in 77081?
19 public schools are located in 77081.
What percentage of students in 77081 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 77081 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77081?
77081 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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