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Best 77020 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,429 students in 77020, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 137 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 77020, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77020, TX are Pugh Elementary School, Atherton Elementary School and Eliot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77020 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77020, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77020, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pugh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1147 Kress St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3820
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Atherton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2011 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6411 Laredo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Martinez R Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7211 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Scroggins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Boyles St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Bruce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Henderson N Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4195
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
El Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6411 Laredo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3670
Gr: 5
Rank: #1111.
Mcreynolds Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5910 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3650
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Wheatley High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Providence
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Secondary Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77020, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77020, TX include Pugh Elementary School, Atherton Elementary School and Eliot Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77020?
13 public schools are located in 77020.
What percentage of students in 77020 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 77020 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77020?
77020 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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