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Best 77553 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,222 students in 77553, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77553, TX are Oppe Elementary School, Parker Elementary School and Crenshaw El And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77553 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77553, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77553, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oppe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2915 81st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Gr: PK-4 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Crenshaw El And Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Hwy 87
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6350
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6302
Gr: 8-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3014 Sealy Ave
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Gr: 7-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Ball High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 Ave O
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Weis
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Stewart Rd
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6100
Gr: 5-6 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 Ave S
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Gr: PK-4 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Elementary School
1514 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3904 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77553, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77553, TX include Oppe Elementary School, Parker Elementary School and Crenshaw El And Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77553?
10 public schools are located in 77553.
What is the racial composition of students in 77553?
77553 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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