For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,681 students in 77061, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77061, TX are Garden Villas Elementary School, Yes Prep - Hobby and Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77061 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77061, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77061, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Villas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7185 Santa Fe
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7484
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Yes Prep - Hobby
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Gr: 6-11 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6745 Tipperary
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-7453
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Ortiz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6767 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Yes Prep Hobby Elementary School
Charter School
7660 Hansen Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5550
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5550
Gr: PK-2 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 77061, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77061, TX include Garden Villas Elementary School, Yes Prep - Hobby and Lewis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77061?
5 public elementary schools are located in 77061.
What is the racial composition of students in 77061?
77061 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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