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Best 77086 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,445 students in 77086, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77086, TX are Carmichael Elementary School, Mcdougle Elementary School and Epps Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77086 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77086, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 77086, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6902 Silver Star Dr
Houston, TX 77086
(281) 878-0345
Gr: 1-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mcdougle Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10410 Kansack Ln
Houston, TX 77086
(832) 484-7550
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Epps Island Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7403 Smiling Wood Ln
Houston, TX 77086
(832) 484-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Kujawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7007 Fallbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77086
(281) 878-1530
Gr: 1-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Shotwell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6515 Trl Vly Way
Houston, TX 77086
(281) 878-0960
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
The Grace England Early Childhood/pre-k Center
7535 Prairie Oak Dr
Houston, TX 77086
(832) 375-7900
Gr: PK | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Kujawa Ec/pk/k
Magnet School
7111 Fallbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77086
(281) 878-1514
Gr: PK-K | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77086, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77086, TX include Carmichael Elementary School, Mcdougle Elementary School and Epps Island Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77086?
7 public schools are located in 77086.
What is the racial composition of students in 77086?
77086 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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