For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,650 students in 77461, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77461, TX are Needville Middle School, Needville J High School and Needville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77461 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77461, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77461, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Needville Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16319 Fritzella
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-3027
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-3027
Gr: 4-6 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Needville J High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16430 Hwy 36 S
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4250
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4250
Gr: 7-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Needville Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Margaret St
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4241
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4241
Gr: PK-3 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Needville High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Fritzella
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4158
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4158
Gr: 9-12 | 1,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77461, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77461, TX include Needville Middle School, Needville J High School and Needville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77461?
4 public schools are located in 77461.
What is the racial composition of students in 77461?
77461 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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