For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,180 students in 77018, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 77018 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77018, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77018, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4803 Brinkman St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2527
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Lamonte Ln
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2546
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2546
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 77018, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77018, TX include Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School and Garden Oaks Montessori.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77018?
5 public elementary schools are located in 77018.
What is the racial composition of students in 77018?
77018 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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