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)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 2,126 students at Milby H S.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Rucker El

publicelementaryPK-5

5201 Vinett St, Houston, TX 77017

Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts

publichighGrade 9-12

790 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002

800 Ringold St, Houston, TX 77088

13719 Whiteheather, Houston, TX 77045

400 Boyles St, Houston, TX 77020

5001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Houston, TX 77021

8200 Carvel Ln, Houston, TX 77036

1601 Broadway, Houston, TX 77012

10511 Lacrosse St, Houston, TX 77029

7625 Springhill St, Houston, TX 77021

960 S Wayside Dr, Houston, TX 77023

11625 Martindale Rd, Houston, TX 77048

H S For Law And Justice

publichighGrade 9-12

3503 Coyle, Houston, TX 77003

1315 Dumble, Houston, TX 77023

4528 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77023

4801 Providence, Houston, TX 77020

3311 Beauchamp St, Houston, TX 77009

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publichighK-12

1102 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023

800 Roxella Rd, Houston, TX 77076

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

10502 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77042

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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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