For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,108 students in 77029, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 77029, TX are Jacinto City Elementary School, Pleasantville Elementary School and Port Houston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77029 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77029, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77029, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacinto City Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10910 Wiggins
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Pleasantville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1431 Gellhorn Dr
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3840
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3840
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Port Houston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Mccarty St
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3890
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3890
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10511 Lacrosse St
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3810
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Gellhorn
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3860
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
77029, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
158 Mississippi St
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3850
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-3850
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77029, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77029, TX include Jacinto City Elementary School, Pleasantville Elementary School and Port Houston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 77029?
5 public schools are located in 77029.
What is the racial composition of students in 77029?
77029 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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