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Best 77018 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,800 students in 77018, TX (there are , serving 875 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 77018, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 77018 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77018, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77018, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Gr: PK-5 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Black Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Gr: 6-8 | 1,331 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Garden Oaks Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Durham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4803 Brinkman St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2527
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Lamonte Ln
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2546
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Waltrip High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W 34th St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 688-1361
Gr: 9-12 | 1,659 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Washington B T High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4204 Yale St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Harper Daep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77018 Texas

77018, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dominion Academy Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1102 Pinemont Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 476-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students
Harper Alternative School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Kay On-going Ed Center High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Kay On-going Education Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Kay On-going Education Center Midd (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 77018, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77018, TX include Oak Forest Elementary School, Black Middle School and Garden Oaks Montessori.
How many public schools are located in 77018?
8 public schools are located in 77018.
What percentage of students in 77018 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 77018 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77018?
77018 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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