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Best 77459 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 20,967 students in 77459, TX (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,342 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 77459, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77459, TX are Sienna Crossing Elementary School, Donald Leonetti Elementary School and Scanlan Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77459 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77459, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77459, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sienna Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10011 Steep Bank Trace
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Donald Leonetti Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1757 Waters Lake Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Scanlan Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9000 Camp Sienna Trail
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Quail Valley Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3019 Fm 1092
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Jan Schiff Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7400 Discovery Ln
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-9451
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Ridge Point High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Waters Lake Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Billy Baines Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9000 Sienna Ranch Rd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-6870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Lawrence E Elkins High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7007 Knights Ct
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,848 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Lexington Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2335 Dulles Ave
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Ronald Thornton Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1909 Waters Lake Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-3870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,760 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4208 Crow Valley Dr
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Quail Valley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Quail Village Dr
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Lantern Lane Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3323 Mission Valley Dr
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Lake Olympia Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Lake Olympia Pkwy
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3520
Gr: 6-8 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Dr Lynn Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3440 Independence Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-9410
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Hightower High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Hurricane Ln
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-5240
Gr: 9-12 | 2,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Alyssa Ferguson Elementary School
1300 Heritage Park Dr
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Sonal S Bhuchar Elementary School
5503 Thompson Ferry Rd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77459, TX?
How many public schools are located in 77459?
18 public schools are located in 77459.
What percentage of students in 77459 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 77459 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77459?
77459 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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