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Best 77044 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 16,868 students in 77044, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 324 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 77044, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77044, TX are Centennial Elementary School, Summerwood Elementary School and Woodcreek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77044 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77044, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77044, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15130 Timber Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Summerwood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14000 Summerwood Lakes Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Woodcreek Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14600 Woodson Park Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
H M Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10210 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4100
Gr: 1-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13333 Breakwater Path Ln
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Summer Creek High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14000 Weckford Blvd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,972 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Sheldon Lake Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13002 Sheldon Community Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2000
Gr: 1-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Kase Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8530 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-3600
Gr: 10-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12017 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4200
Gr: 1-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
C E King High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11433 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77044
(346) 378-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,716 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
C E King Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8530 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
L E Monahan Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8901 Deep Valley Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 454-2900
Gr: 1-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Michael R Null Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12117 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 436-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Houston Middle School
15014 Timber Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-1000
Rank: n/an/a
Stephanie Cravens Early Childhood
13210 Tidwell
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Gr: PK-K | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77044, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77044, TX include Centennial Elementary School, Summerwood Elementary School and Woodcreek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77044?
15 public schools are located in 77044.
What percentage of students in 77044 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 77044 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77044?
77044 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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