What types of schools are available in Houston, Texas?

Houston, Texas offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Houston, Texas

Q: How many schools are in Houston, Texas?

There are 760 schools in Houston, Texas, serving 525,339 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Houston?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Houston, Texas, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

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

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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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)8 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)5 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 8,641 students at Texas Connections Academy At Houston.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

North Houston Early College H S

publichighGrade 9-12

8001 Fulton St Bldg C, Houston, TX 77022

Energized For Stem Academy H S

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

7055 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 77074

Energized For Stem Academy Middle

charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8

7055 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77074

Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2610 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004

600 Quitman, Houston, TX 77009

5905 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77016

12909 Briar Forest, Houston, TX 77077

Texas Connections Academy At Houston

charter schoolhighGrade 3-12

10550 Richmond Ave Houston Tx #140, Houston, TX 77042

12425 Woodforest Blvd, Houston, TX 77013

8115 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028

Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr

publicelementaryPK-K

9709 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX 77078

5407 Gulfton St, Houston, TX 77081

3601 Dunvale, Houston, TX 77063

Challenge Early College H S

publichighGrade 9-12

5601 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77081

5905 Waltrip, Houston, TX 77087

7500 Braes Blvd, Houston, TX 77025

10620 Briar Forest, Houston, TX 77042

4204 Yale St, Houston, TX 77018

Young Women'S College Prep Academy

publichighGrade 6-12

1906 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5655 Selinsky Rd, Houston, TX 77048

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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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.

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