For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 10,606 students in 77469, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77469, TX are Don Carter Elementary School, Manford Williams Elementary School and Reading Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77469 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77469, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77469, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Don Carter Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8500 A Meyers Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-5500
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Manford Williams Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5111 Fm 762
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2700
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Reading Junior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8101 Fm762
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4400
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,538 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Stephen F Austin Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1630 Pitts Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-1000
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Cora Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6822 Irby Cobb Blvd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4600
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Irma Dru Hutchison Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3602 Williams Way
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-1700
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
John Arredondo Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6110 August Green Dr
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4800
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2014 Lamar Dr
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2300
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
William Velasquez Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 Macek Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2600
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Jane Long Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
907 Main St
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-1900
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Harry Wright Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Koeblen Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-6000
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,334 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Meyer Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1930 J Meyer Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2000
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
T L Pink Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Collins Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2100
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
5055 Sunrise Meadow Ln
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-6400
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Great Blue Heron Ln
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4500
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
77469, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
710 Houston St
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-0960
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 223-0960
Gr: 5-9 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Depelchin-richmond (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
704 S 7th St
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Richmond, TX 77469
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 4-7 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 77469, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77469, TX include Don Carter Elementary School, Manford Williams Elementary School and Reading Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77469?
15 public elementary schools are located in 77469.
What is the racial composition of students in 77469?
77469 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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