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Best Southeast Houston Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,370 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Southeast Houston are Houston Gateway Academy, Cornelius Elementary School and Gregg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cornelius Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7475 Westover St
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7405
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6701 Roxbury
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7432
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Seguin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5905 Waltrip
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Garden Villas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7185 Santa Fe
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Mount Carmel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7155 Ashburn St
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Yes Prep - Hobby
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Gr: 6-11 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6711 Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Golfcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7414 Fairway Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7425
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Ortiz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6767 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Hartman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7111 Westover
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7435
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Frost Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5002 Almeda-genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 732-3490
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Sterling High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11625 Martindale Rd
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 991-0510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellfort Early Childhood Center
7647 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 640-0950
Gr: PK-K | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX include Houston Gateway Academy, Cornelius Elementary School and Gregg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston?
14 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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