For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,605 students in 77008, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 114 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 77008, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77008, TX are Field Elementary School, Helms Elementary School and Sinclair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77008 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77008, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77008, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Helms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
503 W 21st St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5130
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5130
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Sinclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6410 Grovewood Ln
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 E 20th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 802-4725
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 802-4725
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Love Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 W 13th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-0840
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-0840
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
413 E 13th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 865-4400
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 865-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Houston Heights Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Lawrence St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 868-9797
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 868-9797
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77008, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77008, TX include Field Elementary School, Helms Elementary School and Sinclair Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77008?
7 public schools are located in 77008.
What percentage of students in 77008 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 77008 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77008?
77008 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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