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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 77045

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Schools

1,900

Students

Top rankedGrissom Elementary2109^th of 4,643 Texas elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Grissom Elementary up 1,688 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Grissom Elementary 12.8 students per teacher

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Summary:

This analysis examines five elementary-level schools in Houston, Texas, zip code 77045, all part of the Houston Independent School District (Isd), serving a predominantly high-needs population with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 96%.

Grissom Elementary is the standout performer, showing dramatic improvement from a 1-star school (19th percentile) in 2023-2024 to a 3-star school (55th percentile) in 2025-2026, the highest ranking in the area. Its 2025-2026 Math scores for 3rd and 4th graders significantly exceeded district and state averages. Petersen Elementary excels in its bilingual program, with Spanish-language STAAR scores in 2024-2025 consistently 10-30 percentage points above state averages, making it a strong choice for English Learner families. Hobby Elementary ranks lowest in the area at the 24th percentile, while Montgomery Elementary sits in the middle. King Early Childhood Center is unique, serving only Pre-K and Kindergarten with the highest spending per student ($12,888) but also the highest student-teacher ratio (17.5:1).

A key takeaway is that despite above-average spending per student, academic results are mixed, with only Grissom above the state median. Science is a universal weakness across all K-5 schools, with 5th-grade scores well below the state average of 29.57%. Grissom's rapid turnaround offers a hopeful case study, while Petersen's bilingual program provides a clear advantage for its students. Overall, parents should consider Grissom for its upward trajectory, Petersen for its bilingual strength, and King for early childhood specialization, while noting the area's challenges in science and economic disadvantage.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Grissom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4900 Simsbrook Dr	Houston	77045	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 434-5660	424	33	12.8	95.0%	5 (1.2%)	110 (25.9%)	303 (71.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	50.2	2109^th of 4643 public elementary schools	54.6%		24	3797^th of 4651 public elementary schools	18.4%	1688		0.0		23.5	27.3		48.6	37.9	60.7	55.0	60.0	45.0	$10,263
Hobby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4021 Woodmont Dr	Houston	77045	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 434-5650	447	34	13.1	97.1%	5 (1.1%)	183 (40.9%)	251 (56.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	28.4	3544^th of 4643 public elementary schools	23.7%		39.9	2779^th of 4651 public elementary schools	40.2%	765	30.0	25.0		37.5	10.0		33.3	33.9	53.7	19.1	22.0	51.5	$13,133
Montgomery Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 Simsbrook Dr	Houston	77045	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 434-5640	373	29	12.8	92.5%	2 (0.5%)	141 (37.8%)	226 (60.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	39.2	2827^th of 4643 public elementary schools	39.1%		30	3430^th of 4651 public elementary schools	26.3%	603	0.0	50.0		30.8	25.0		52.8	54.9	44.6	32.4	48.1	30.4	$9,450
Petersen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14404 Waterloo Dr	Houston	77045	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 434-5630	357	24	14.8	96.1%	1 (0.3%)	89 (24.9%)	259 (72.5%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38.1	2889^th of 4643 public elementary schools	37.8%		36.8	2998^th of 4651 public elementary schools	35.5%	109	33.3	46.7		46.7	28.6		48.7	45.5	38.9	42.9	34.8	50.9	$11,623
King Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	3930 W Fuqua	Houston	77045	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 797-7900	299	17	17.5	—	2 (0.7%)	168 (56.2%)	122 (40.8%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)													$8,208

Cities Near Zip Code 77045

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Houston	0.74 mi	834	480^th
Pearland	4.11 mi	34	111^th
Bellaire	4.6 mi	5	28^th
Missouri City	4.68 mi	28	354^th
Fresno	6.46 mi	5	810^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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