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Best 77502 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,768 students in 77502, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 295 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 77502, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77502, TX are Sparks Elementary School, South Shaver Elementary School and Sam Rayburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77502 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77502, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77502, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparks Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2503 E Southmore Ave
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0744
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
South Shaver Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 W Ave
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0842
Gr: PK-4 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Sam Rayburn High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 Cherrybrook Ln
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Park View Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3003 Dabney Dr
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0460
Gr: 7-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2707 Lafferty Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0528
Gr: PK-4 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 Watters Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0552
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Southmore Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Patricia Ln
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
L F Smith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2703 Perez Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0720
Gr: PK-4 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1522 Scarborough Ln
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0776
Gr: PK-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Nelda Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1112 Queens Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-5420
Gr: 5-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Bobby Shaw Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Houston Ave
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-5268
Gr: 5-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Mae Smythe Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 Burke Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0728
Gr: PK-4 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77502, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77502, TX include Sparks Elementary School, South Shaver Elementary School and Sam Rayburn High School.
How many public schools are located in 77502?
12 public schools are located in 77502.
What percentage of students in 77502 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 77502 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77502?
77502 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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