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Best 77045 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,603 students in 77045, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 330 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 77045, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77045, TX are Montgomery Elementary School, Petersen Elementary School and Lawson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77045 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77045, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 77045, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Petersen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14404 Waterloo Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Lawson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14000 Stancliff St
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hobby Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4021 Woodmont Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Madison High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13719 Whiteheather
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 433-9801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
King Early Childhood Center
3930 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 797-7900
Gr: PK-K | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
R D S P D
Special Education School
4040 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001
Gr: PK | 46 students Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77045, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77045, TX include Montgomery Elementary School, Petersen Elementary School and Lawson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77045?
8 public schools are located in 77045.
What percentage of students in 77045 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 77045 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77045?
77045 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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