For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 5,179 students in 77041, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 236 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 77041, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77041, TX are Hairgrove Elementary School, Lee Elementary School and Cypress Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77041 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77041, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77041, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7120 N Eldridge Pkwy
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 896-5015
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 896-5015
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12900 W Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 849-8281
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 849-8281
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Cypress Ridge High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7900 N Eldridge Pkwy
Houston, TX 77041
(281) 807-8000
Houston, TX 77041
(281) 807-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,861 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Kirk Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12421 Tanner Rd
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 849-8250
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 849-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77041, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77041, TX include Hairgrove Elementary School, Lee Elementary School and Cypress Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in 77041?
4 public schools are located in 77041.
What percentage of students in 77041 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 77041 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77041?
77041 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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