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Best 77021 Texas Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,563 students in 77021, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 77021, TX are Foster Elementary School, Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School and Peck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77021 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77021, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77021, TX Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3919 Ward St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-5629
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Peck Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-7463
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6121 Tierwester
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hartsfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Perry St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Whidby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7625 Springhill St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Peace Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Gr: PK-4 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #99.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 77021 Texas

77021, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Banneker-mcnair Mathscience Academy (Closed 2008)
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Gr: PK-2 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Jesse Jackson Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5400 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-2451
Gr: 9-12
Macarthur Elementary School (Closed 2010)
5909 England St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Ymca Of Greater Houston Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5614 H Mark Crosswell St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-2173
Gr: PK-2 | 385 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Zoe Learning Academy - Ambassador Campus (Closed 2018)
202 W Ctr St Unit B H
Houston, TX 77021
(972) 296-3335
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 77021, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77021, TX include Foster Elementary School, Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School and Peck Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77021?
9 public schools are located in 77021.
What is the racial composition of students in 77021?
77021 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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