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

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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)9 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 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 965 students at North Shore El.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

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publicelementaryPK-5

6720 New Forest Pkwy, Houston, TX 77049

14120 Wallisville, Houston, TX 77049

12500 Normandy Crossing Dr, Houston, TX 77015

12936 Sarah Ln, Houston, TX 77015

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

14110 Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX 77049

Highpoint School East (Daep)

publichighGrade 7-12

8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N Hy 90, Houston, TX 77049

1035 Frankie, Houston, TX 77015

816 Cimarron, Houston, TX 77015

14310 Duncannon, Houston, TX 77015

Excel Academy (Murworth)

publichighGrade 9-12

2515 Murworth, Houston, TX 77054

13800 Westerloch Dr, Houston, TX 77077

525 Bennington St, Houston, TX 77022

9550 Aldine Westfield Rd, Houston, TX 77093

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5215 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77056

7500 Office City Dr, Houston, TX 77012

14249 Bridgeport Rd, Houston, TX 77047

7415 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011

7211 Market St, Houston, TX 77020

6262 Gulfton St, Houston, TX 77081

510 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77020

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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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