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Best 77096 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,590 students in 77096, TX (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,923 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 77096, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77096, TX are Kolter Elementary School, Lovett Elementary School and Parker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77096 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77096, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77096, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Lovett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8814 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Parker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10626 Atwell Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3634
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Herod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5627 Jason St
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3315
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Elrod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6230 Dumfries Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3330
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Meyerland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10410 Manhattan Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3616
Gr: 6-8 | 1,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Tinsley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11035 Bob White
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-8400
Gr: 1-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Fondren Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6333 S Braeswood
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3360
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Halpin Early Childhood Center
10901 Sandpiper
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-6720
Gr: PK-K | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77096, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77096, TX include Kolter Elementary School, Lovett Elementary School and Parker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77096?
9 public schools are located in 77096.
What percentage of students in 77096 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 77096 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77096?
77096 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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