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Best Lawndale And Wayside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,463 students in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Lawndale And Wayside are Henderson J Elementary School, Kipp Explore Academy and Carrillo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson J Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 Dismuke
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1730
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Explore Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5402 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77023
(832) 230-0547
Gr: PK-4 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Carrillo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
960 S Wayside Dr
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1870
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Briscoe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Forest Hill
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Intrepid Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5402 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77023
(281) 879-3100
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Kipp East End High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5402 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77023
(281) 879-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #77.
George I Sanchez Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Gulf Fwy Bldg B3
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-1112
Gr: PK-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston, TX include Henderson J Elementary School, Kipp Explore Academy and Carrillo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston?
the neighborhood of Lawndale And Wayside, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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