For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,457 students in 77061, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77061, TX are Yes Prep - Hobby and Ortiz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77061 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77061, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77061, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yes Prep - Hobby
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Gr: 6-11 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ortiz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6767 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77061, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77061, TX include Yes Prep - Hobby and Ortiz Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77061?
2 public middle schools are located in 77061.
What is the racial composition of students in 77061?
77061 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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