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Best 77479 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 14,399 students in 77479, TX (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,825 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 77479, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77479, TX are Commonwealth Elementary School, Bess Campbell Elementary School and Fort Settlement Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77479 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77479, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77479, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Commonwealth Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4909 Commonwealth Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-5120
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Bess Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1000 Shadow Bend Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(832) 223-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Fort Settlement Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5440 Elkins Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 1,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Anne Mccormick Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17828 Winding Waters Ln
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 327-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Chatham Ave
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Colony Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4510 Sweetwater Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Walker Station Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6200 Homeward Way Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Susanna Dickinson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7110 Greatwood Pkwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(832) 223-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Sartartia Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8125 Homeward Way
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6310
Gr: 6-8 | 1,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Clements High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4200 Elkins Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 2,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
First Colony Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3225 Austin Pkwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Brazos Bend Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
621 Cunningham Creek Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-5180
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Colony Bend Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2720 Planters St
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Settlers Way Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3015 Settlers Way Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4360
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Austin Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Austin Pkwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndell Henry Elementary School
16431 Lexington Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-1000
Rank: n/an/a
New El #55
16431 Lexington Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77479, TX?
How many public schools are located in 77479?
17 public schools are located in 77479.
What percentage of students in 77479 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 77479 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77479?
77479 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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