For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,767 students in 77488, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 77488, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77488, TX are Wharton Elementary School, Wharton High School and Wharton J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77488 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77488, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77488, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Gr: 2-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Wharton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Tiger Ave
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Wharton J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Rusk St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Gr: PK-1 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77488, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77488, TX include Wharton Elementary School, Wharton High School and Wharton J High School.
How many public schools are located in 77488?
5 public schools are located in 77488.
What percentage of students in 77488 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 77488 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77488?
77488 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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