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Best 77082 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,781 students in 77082, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 328 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 77082, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77082, TX are Alief Early College High School, Sst Advancement and Rees Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77082 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77082, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77082, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Sst Advancement
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12801 Brant Rock Dr
Houston, TX 77082
(832) 288-2523
Gr: PK-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Rees Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16305 Kensley
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1444
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Holmquist Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15040 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3024
Gr: PK-4 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Miller Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15025 Westpark
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-3430
Gr: 5-6 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Outley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12355 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Gr: PK-4 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
O'donnell Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14041 Alief Clodine
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 495-6000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Heflin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3303 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Gr: K-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Budewig Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12570 Richmond
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Gr: 5-6 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Nexus - Houston
Alternative School
Charter School
2929 Woodland Park Dr
Houston, TX 77082
(832) 232-8872

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77082, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77082, TX include Alief Early College High School, Sst Advancement and Rees Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77082?
10 public schools are located in 77082.
What percentage of students in 77082 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 77082 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77082?
77082 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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