Best Public Schools in Zip Code 77047

The 77047 zip code in Houston is served by KIPP Zenith Academy, Almeda Elementary, KIPP Sunnyside High School, KIPP Spirit College Prep, Woodson School, Law Elementary, Bloom Academy Charter School, and Reve Preparatory Charter School, a mix of traditional public schools from Houston Independent School District (Isd) and public charter schools from KIPP Texas Public Schools, Bloom Academy Charter School, and Reve Preparatory Charter School, serving about 4,000 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a community where nearly all students face economic disadvantages.

The standout school is KIPP Spirit College Prep, a middle school that consistently earns a 3-star rating and ranks in the 67th percentile statewide, far outpacing its peers. Its 8th-grade reading proficiency (69.53%) is 11 points above the state average, and its science scores have shown dramatic improvement. In contrast, KIPP Sunnyside High School excels at keeping students on track with a 95.2% graduation rate and a 0.5% dropout rate, despite low test scores. Woodson School is the most improved elementary, climbing from the 2nd to the 35th percentile in two years, driven by 4th-grade reading scores that now exceed the state average. Meanwhile, Bloom Academy Charter School and Reve Preparatory Charter School are among the lowest-performing schools in Texas, showing that charter school outcomes vary widely.

Math is a critical weakness across the zip code, with 5th-grade proficiency averaging just 29.9% compared to the state's 47.38%. Science is also a systemic issue, with several elementary schools posting proficiency rates below 5% in 2024-2025. An interesting finding at Almeda Elementary shows that students taking the math STAAR test in Spanish (40.63% proficient) outperformed those taking it in English (34.55%), suggesting a strong bilingual program. The three KIPP schools share a single address, creating a PK-12 pipeline that is most effective at the middle and high school levels but struggles with foundational math skills. Overall, while KIPP Spirit College Prep and Woodson School prove progress is possible, the community needs targeted support in math and science.