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Best La Porte Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,099 students in La Porte, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in La Porte, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in La Porte, TX are Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School, College Park Elementary School and Lomax Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Porte, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in La Porte have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in La Porte, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3201 N Farrington Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4315 Luella
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Lomax Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10615 N Avneue L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4301 E Blvd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Jennie Reid Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10001 W Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
La Porte Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Lomax J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9801 N Ave L
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6701
Gr: 7-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
La Porte J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Mccable Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9800 Spencer Hwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6872
Gr: 6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
La Porte High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
The Academy Of Viola Dewalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N 2nd St
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 604-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint - Daep
Alternative School
1002 San Jacinto St
La Porte, TX 77571
(713) 604-6906
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in La Porte, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in La Porte, TX include Leo A Rizzuto Elementary School, College Park Elementary School and Lomax Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Porte?
13 public schools are located in La Porte.
What percentage of students in La Porte go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in La Porte are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte?
La Porte public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Porte are often viewed compared to one another?

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