For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,843 students in 77008, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77008, TX are Field Elementary School, Helms Elementary School and Sinclair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77008 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77008, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77008, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Helms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
503 W 21st St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5130
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5130
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Sinclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6410 Grovewood Ln
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 E 20th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 802-4725
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 802-4725
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Love Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 W 13th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-0840
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-0840
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 77008, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77008, TX include Field Elementary School, Helms Elementary School and Sinclair Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77008?
5 public elementary schools are located in 77008.
What is the racial composition of students in 77008?
77008 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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