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Best 77061 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,188 students in 77061, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77061, TX are Garden Villas Elementary School, Mount Carmel Academy and Yes Prep - Hobby. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77061 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77061, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 77061, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Villas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7185 Santa Fe
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Mount Carmel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7155 Ashburn St
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Yes Prep - Hobby
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Gr: 6-11 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6745 Tipperary
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Ortiz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6767 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellfort Early Childhood Center
7647 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 640-0950
Gr: PK-K | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Yes Prep Hobby Elementary School
Charter School
7660 Hansen Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5550
Gr: PK-2 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77061, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77061, TX include Garden Villas Elementary School, Mount Carmel Academy and Yes Prep - Hobby.
How many public schools are located in 77061?
7 public schools are located in 77061.
What is the racial composition of students in 77061?
77061 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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