For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 894 students in 77002, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 421 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 77002, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 77002, TX are Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts and Harris County Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77002 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 77002, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77002, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Grades: 5-12
| 113 students
77002, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
St John's Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2019 Crawford
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-3237
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-3237
Grades: PK-1
| 113 students
School For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1310 Prairie Ste 1080
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 755-4766
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 755-4766
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Young Scholars Academy For Excellence (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1809 Louisiana St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 654-1404
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 654-1404
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 77002, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 77002, TX include Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts and Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public schools are located in 77002, TX?
2 public schools are located in 77002, TX.
What percentage of students in 77002, TX go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 77002, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77002, TX?
77002, TX public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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