Moreno Elementary

Moreno Elementary sits in the northern stretch of Houston, serving a tight-knit community where families tend to be deeply invested in their kids' day-to-day school experience. The school punches above average, with particularly strong showings in math and science that make it a solid choice for families who want their children building real quantitative skills early on. The 77037 zip code has a working-class, unpretentious feel — the kind of neighborhood where people know their neighbors — and Moreno fits that community character well.