For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,514 students in 77414, TX (there are , serving 162 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 77414, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77414, TX are Bay City J High School, Cherry Elementary School and Bay City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77414 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77414, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77414, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay City J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Carey Smith Blvd
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2619 8th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Gr: PK-K | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Bay City High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Tenie Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 5th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1400
Gr: 3-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1500
Gr: 1-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
77414, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2417 16th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Gr: 4-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Matagorda County Alter Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Matagorda County J J A E P High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Gr: 4-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77414, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77414, TX include Bay City J High School, Cherry Elementary School and Bay City High School.
How many public schools are located in 77414?
5 public schools are located in 77414.
What percentage of students in 77414 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 77414 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77414?
77414 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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