Best 77002 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 947 students in 77002, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 421 private students). 70% 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 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77002, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77002, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Congress St Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-4354
Gr: 4-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

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?
2 public schools are located in 77002.
What percentage of students in 77002 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 77002 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77002?
77002 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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