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)10 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 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 2,426 students at Heights H S.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Piney Point El

publicelementaryPK-5

8921 Pagewood Ln, Houston, TX 77063

4000 Simsbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77045

1147 Kress St, Houston, TX 77020

8050 Springtime Ln, Houston, TX 77075

4802 Chrystell Ln, Houston, TX 77092

1909 Mckee St, Houston, TX 77009

2008 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019

14404 Waterloo Dr, Houston, TX 77045

4520 Tonawanda Dr, Houston, TX 77035

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1115 Noble St, Houston, TX 77009

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5910 Market St, Houston, TX 77020

8814 S Rice Ave, Houston, TX 77096

Sharpstown International School

publichighGrade 6-12

8330 Triola, Houston, TX 77036

1431 Gellhorn Dr, Houston, TX 77029

413 E 13Th St, Houston, TX 77008

5100 Hazard St, Houston, TX 77098

821 Witcher Ln, Houston, TX 77076

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3838 Blue Bonnet, Houston, TX 77025

8511 Crestmont St, Houston, TX 77033

1120 W 13Th St, Houston, TX 77008

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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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