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Best 77083 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,121 students in 77083, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 568 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 77083, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77083, TX are Kerr High School, Kipp Unity Primary and Mahanay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77083 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77083, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77083, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kerr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Unity Primary
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8500 Hwy 6 S
Houston, TX 77083
(832) 230-0572
Gr: PK-5 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mahanay Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13215 High Star
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8355
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Mission West Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7325 Clodine Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 634-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Petrosky Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6703 Winkleman
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8366
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Iltexas Westpark Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15300 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77083
(346) 203-4126
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Albright Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6315 Winkleman
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8411
Gr: 7-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Mary Austin Holley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16655 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 634-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8520 Hemlock Hill Dr
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8040
Gr: PK-4 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Iltexas Westpark Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15300 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77083
(346) 203-4126
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Hodges Bend Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16510 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 634-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Killough Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8444
Gr: 7-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Arizona Fleming Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14850 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 634-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Hearne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13939 Rio Bonito
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8333
Gr: PK-4 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Liestman Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7610 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8348
Gr: PK-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Taylor High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7555 Howell Sugar Land Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 988-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,838 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center
14061 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 988-3515
Gr: PK | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Houston Classical
Charter School
6403 Addicks Clodine Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(713) 748-9626
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Mission Bend Glen Elementary School
16003 Mission Glen
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 634-4280
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77083, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77083, TX include Kerr High School, Kipp Unity Primary and Mahanay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77083?
19 public schools are located in 77083.
What percentage of students in 77083 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 77083 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77083?
77083 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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