For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,998 students in 77081, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77081, TX are Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School, Cunningham Elementary School and Ser-ninos Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77081 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77081, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 77081, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-5223
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-5223
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Ser-ninos Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5610 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 592-6055
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 592-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Energized For Excellence Academy Inc Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Energized For Excellence Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: K-5 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #66.
Ser-ninos Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5815 Alder Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #77.
Ser-ninos Charter El Ii
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5919 Dashwood Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 432-9400
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 432-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5858 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-3870
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6711 Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Braeburn Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Pine St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-5210
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6262 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Friends For Life Middle School
Charter School
5503 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 349-9945
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 77081, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 77081, TX include Amigos Por Vida-friends For Life Charter School, Cunningham Elementary School and Ser-ninos Charter Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77081?
12 public elementary schools are located in 77081.
What is the racial composition of students in 77081?
77081 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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