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Best Schools in Houston, Texas
Compare 760 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
760
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
525,339
Total Students
Across Houston
16.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
760 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,020 students at Spring Woods H S.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Spring Leadership Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
12625 River Laurel Dr, Houston, TX 77014
0
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Helen Major El
publicelementaryPK-5
16855 Sugar Pine Dr, Houston, TX 77090
0
Rating
Students
567
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cornerstone Academy
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
9016 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77055
0
Rating
Students
423
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Spring Woods H S
publichighGrade 9-12
2045 Gessner, Houston, TX 77080
0
Rating
Students
2,020
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westwood El
publicelementaryK-5
10595 Hammerly, Houston, TX 77043
0
Rating
Students
475
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Landrum Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2200 Ridgecrest, Houston, TX 77055
0
Rating
Students
698
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Memorial Drive El
publicelementaryPK-5
11202 Smithdale, Houston, TX 77024
0
Rating
Students
388
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hunters Creek El
publicelementaryPK-5
10650 Beinhorn, Houston, TX 77024
0
Rating
Students
575
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Spring Branch Academic Institute
publichighGrade 1-12
14400 Fern, Houston, TX 77079
0
Rating
Students
174
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westchester Academy For International Studies
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
901 Yorkchester, Houston, TX 77079
0
Rating
Students
864
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thornwood El
publicelementaryPK-5
14400 Fern, Houston, TX 77079
0
Rating
Students
391
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Valley Oaks El
publicelementaryPK-5
8390 Westview Dr, Houston, TX 77055
0
Rating
Students
894
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
The Wildcat Way School
publicelementaryPK-PK
12754 Kimberley Ln, Houston, TX 77024
0
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Woodview El
publicelementaryPK-5
9749 Cedardale, Houston, TX 77055
0
Rating
Students
503
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stelle Claughton Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3000 Spears Rd, Houston, TX 77067
0
Rating
Students
896
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ponderosa El
publicelementaryPK-5
17202 Butte Creek Rd, Houston, TX 77090
0
Rating
Students
740
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Beneke El
publicelementaryPK-5
3840 Briarchase Dr, Houston, TX 77014
0
Rating
Students
573
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hoyland El
publicelementaryPK-5
2200 Wittershaw Dr, Houston, TX 77090
0
Rating
Students
617
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Northgate El
publicelementaryPK-5
23437 Northgate Crossing Blvd, Houston, TX 77373
0
Rating
Students
700
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Joan Link El
publicelementaryPK-5
2815 Ridge Hollow Dr, Houston, TX 77067
0
Rating
Students
556
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Houston
Houston, Texas is home to 760 schools serving over 525,339 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Houston, Texas?
There are 760 schools in Houston, serving 525,339 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Houston?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Houston include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Houston?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Houston is 16.1:1.