For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,597 students in 77445, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 77445, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77445, TX are Safe Haven, Hempstead Elementary School and Hempstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77445 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77445, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77445, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Donoho
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77445, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77445, TX include Safe Haven, Hempstead Elementary School and Hempstead Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 77445?
4 public schools are located in 77445.
What percentage of students in 77445 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 77445 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77445?
77445 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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