The Varnett School - East
Houston, TX · The Varnett Public School · Charter · Grades PK-6
4,031st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
The Varnett School - East ranking
SchoolRow ranks The Varnett School - East 4,031st 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 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
The Varnett School - East test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 116 students tested
The Varnett School - East students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 272 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.4% | 91.5% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Black | 15.5% | 7.7% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near The Varnett School - East
Typical home value $196K in zip 77013 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near The Varnett School - East
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Harris R P ElHouston ISD · 0.6 mi away3,797th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 35% - 4Normandy Crossing ElGalena Park ISD · 0.7 mi away3,065th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 6Robinson ElHouston ISD · 1 mi away2,198th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 48% - 8Pyburn ElGalena Park ISD · 1 mi away1,202nd of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 57% - 8Jacinto City ElGalena Park ISD · 1.3 mi away980th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 59% - 4Whittier ElHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away2,998th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 38% - 8Woodland Acres ElGalena Park ISD · 1.5 mi away1,235th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 57% - 7Cimarron ElGalena Park ISD · 1.7 mi away1,637th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is The Varnett School - East in?
The Varnett School - East is part of the The Varnett Public School district in Houston, Texas.
Is The Varnett School - East a good school?
SchoolRow ranks The Varnett School - East 4,031st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of The Varnett School - East?
Hispanic 92%, Black 8% (272 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near The Varnett School - East cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77013 is $196K 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.