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Best 77040 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,248 students in 77040, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77040, TX are Harmony School Of Excellence-houston, Dean Middle School and Yes Prep - Northwest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77040 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77040, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77040, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony School Of Excellence-houston
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7340 N Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Gr: K-8 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Dean Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14104 Reo St
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 460-6153
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Yes Prep - Northwest
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14741 Yorktown Plaza Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 842-5510
Gr: 6-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77040, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77040, TX include Harmony School Of Excellence-houston, Dean Middle School and Yes Prep - Northwest.
How many public middle schools are located in 77040?
3 public middle schools are located in 77040.
What is the racial composition of students in 77040?
77040 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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