For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 14,283 students in 77581, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 842 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 77581, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 77581, TX are Shadycrest Elementary School, Pearland J H West and Pearland J H East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 77581 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 77581, TX have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77581, TX Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shadycrest Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2405 Shady Bend Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Gr: PK-4 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Pearland J H West
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Gr: 7-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Pearland J H East
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Gr: 7-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9434 Hughes Ranch Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Gr: PK-4 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Barbara Cockrell Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Mchard Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Leon H Sablatura Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1500
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1500
Gr: 5-6 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3001 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6700
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6700
Gr: 5-6 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Rustic Oak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1302 Rustic Ln
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 482-5400
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 482-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Glenda Dawson High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Cullen Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
C J Harris Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2314 Schleider Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Sam Jamison Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2506 Woody Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1440
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1440
Gr: 5-6 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
E A Lawhon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5810 Brookside Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Gr: PK-4 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Pearland High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3775 S Main St
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Gr: 9-12 | 3,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N Grand Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2500
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Pace Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2314 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Gr: 10-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 77581, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 77581, TX include Shadycrest Elementary School, Pearland J H West and Pearland J H East.
How many public schools are located in 77581?
15 public schools are located in 77581.
What percentage of students in 77581 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 77581 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 77581?
77581 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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