For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 16,586 students in 77044, TX (there are , serving 312 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 77044, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77044, TX are Centennial Elementary School, Summerwood Elementary School and Woodcreek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77044 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77044, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77044, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15130 Timber Forest Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-8058
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-8058
Gr: PK-5 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Summerwood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14000 Summerwood Lakes Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-3000
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Woodcreek Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14600 Woodson Park Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-5200
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
H M Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10210 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4100
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4100
Gr: 1-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13333 Breakwater Path Ln
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-3500
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Summer Creek High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14000 Weckford Blvd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-5400
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 641-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Sheldon Lake Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13002 Sheldon Community Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2000
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2000
Gr: 1-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Kase Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8530 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-3600
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-3600
Gr: 10-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12017 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4200
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4200
Gr: 1-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
C E King High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11433 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77044
(346) 378-7000
Houston, TX 77044
(346) 378-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
C E King Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8530 C E King Pkwy
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4300
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,313 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
L E Monahan Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8901 Deep Valley Dr
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 454-2900
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 454-2900
Gr: 1-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Michael R Null Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12117 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 436-2800
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 436-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,094 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
13210 Tidwell
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 727-2100
Gr: PK-K | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
77044, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12822 Robert E Lee Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 458-4334
Houston, TX 77044
(281) 458-4334
Gr: PK-2 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77044, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77044, TX include Centennial Elementary School, Summerwood Elementary School and Woodcreek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77044?
14 public schools are located in 77044.
What percentage of students in 77044 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 77044 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77044?
77044 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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