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ZIP 77446: Prairie View and Prairie View A&M University campus
ZIP 77446 is the small Prairie View ZIP in Waller County, centered on the Prairie View A&M University campus along U.S. 290, about 43 miles northwest of downtown Houston. Housing leans toward multi-unit buildings (about 64 percent of units) with single-family detached homes at about 35 percent, and the largest share of homes dates from the 1980s and 1990s. Landmarks include Prairie View A&M University (founded in 1876), Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field and the John B. Coleman Library.
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Schools serving 77446
Public schools in 77446 fall under Waller ISD. The examples below carry the Texas Education Agency A-F accountability rating released in August 2026 for the 2025-26 school year; attendance zones change, so confirm the zoned campus with the district before you write an offer.
| Level | School | District | TEA rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Herman T. Jones Elementary School | Waller ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
| Middle | Wayne C. Schultz Junior High School | Waller ISD | C (2025-26) | TEA |
| Middle | Waller Junior High School | Waller ISD | C (2025-26) | TEA |
| High | Waller High School | Waller ISD | B (2025-26) | TEA |
Restaurants in 77446
Local picks with their public ratings as shown on October 29, 2026. Ratings and hours change; the links go to the review pages we checked.
- Taqueria Ruby Mexican taqueria and food truck
45240 US-290, Prairie View, TX 77446 · ★ 3.7 (87 reviews on Restaurantji) · Reviews Only independent restaurant found at a 77446 address.
Parks, entertainment and things to do
- Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field University football stadium
Marion Henry Street, Prairie View, TX 77446 · Website Prairie View A&M campus.
Homes for sale in 77446
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Questions about 77446
Where is Prairie View, TX and how do you get to Houston?
Prairie View is in Waller County on U.S. 290, which bisects the city, about 43 miles northwest of downtown Houston. U.S. 290 and Business 290 connect it with Waller and Hempstead, and the FM 1098 Loop runs through town.
What kinds of homes are in the 77446 ZIP code?
Most housing in 77446 is in multi-unit buildings (about 64 percent of units), with single-family detached homes making up about a third. The largest share of the housing dates from the 1980s and 1990s, with some construction since 2010.
Which school district serves Prairie View, TX?
Waller ISD serves Prairie View. Herman T. Jones Elementary serves the city, Wayne C. Schultz Junior High serves most of it (Waller Junior High serves areas south of Business 290), and the district's high school is Waller High School.
What is Prairie View A&M University and what is on campus?
Prairie View A&M University, founded in 1876, is the second-oldest public university in Texas and sits on about 1,440 acres. Campus landmarks include Panther Stadium at Blackshear Field, the William J. Nicks Building and the John B. Coleman Library.
Ratings and review counts are the public figures shown on the linked review sites on October 29, 2026. Business hours and details can change, so check before you go. School ratings come from the Texas Education Agency. Updated October 2026. Compean Group, 802 W. Patton St, Houston, TX 77009, (832) 777-3904.