Best El
Houston, TX · Alief ISD · Grades K-4
4,253rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 3%· Stable
Best El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Best El 4,253rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 3th in 2025.
Best El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 231 students tested
Best El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 638 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.3% | 84.6% | ▲ 18.3 pts | |
| Black | 24.4% | 12.1% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 5.9% | 0.9% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Best El
Typical home value $165K in zip 77036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Best El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Etoile Academy Charter School-BissonnetEtoile Academy Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter4,091st of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 27% - 8Harmony School of Exploration- HoustonHarmony Public Schools - Houston South · 0.8 mi away · charter1,312th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 53% - 8KIPP Shine PrepKIPP Texas Public Schools · 0.8 mi away · charter1,285th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 60% - 3Horn ElAlief ISD · 0.9 mi away3,406th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 32% - 1Landis ElAlief ISD · 1.1 mi away4,090th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 26% - 7Step Charter ElStep Charter School · 1.5 mi away · charter1,444th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 52% - 2Southwest Public Schools Int'l Leadership AcademySouthwest Public Schools · 1.6 mi away · charter3,756th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 29% - 1Boone ElAlief ISD · 1.6 mi away4,254th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Best El in?
Best El is part of the Alief ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Best El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Best El 4,253rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Best El?
Hispanic 85%, Black 12%, Asian 1% (638 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Best El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77036 is $165K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.