For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 11,020 students in 77042, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77042, TX are Texas Connections Academy At Houston, Walnut Bend Elementary School and Sneed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77042 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77042, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77042, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Texas Connections Academy At Houston
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Richmond Ave Houston Tx
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Gr: 3-12 | 8,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10620 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Sneed Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9855 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Gr: PK-4 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Revere Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10502 Briar Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3500
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 917-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
77042, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10550 Westoffice Dr
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 334-1273
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 334-1273
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 77042, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77042, TX include Texas Connections Academy At Houston, Walnut Bend Elementary School and Sneed Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77042?
4 public elementary schools are located in 77042.
What is the racial composition of students in 77042?
77042 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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