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Best 77071 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,350 students in 77071, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77071, TX are Valley West Elementary School, Gross Elementary School and Welch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77071 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77071, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77071, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10707 S Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 773-6151
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Gross Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12583 S Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Welch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11544 S Gessner
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Milne Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 Portal Dr
Houston, TX 77071
(713) 778-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Texans Can Academy - Houston Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10914 S Gessner
Houston, TX 77071
(281) 918-4316
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77071, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77071, TX include Valley West Elementary School, Gross Elementary School and Welch Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77071?
5 public schools are located in 77071.
What is the racial composition of students in 77071?
77071 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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