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Best 77018 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,682 students in 77018, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 582 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 77018, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77018, TX are Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School and Garden Oaks Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77018 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77018, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77018, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Black Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Garden Oaks Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Gr: PK-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Durham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4803 Brinkman St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2527
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Lamonte Ln
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2546
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Waltrip High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W 34th St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 688-1361
Gr: 9-12 | 1,615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Washington B T High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4204 Yale St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Harper Daep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77018, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77018, TX include Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School and Garden Oaks Montessori.
How many public schools are located in 77018?
8 public schools are located in 77018.
What percentage of students in 77018 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 77018 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77018?
77018 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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