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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
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
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)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 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 3,972 students at Summer Creek H S.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
West Briar Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
13733 Brimhurst, Houston, TX 77077
0
Rating
Students
994
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carnegie Vanguard H S
publichighGrade 9-12
1501 Taft, Houston, TX 77019
0
Rating
Students
855
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westside H S
publichighGrade 9-12
14201 Briar Forest, Houston, TX 77077
0
Rating
Students
2,729
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
King Early Childhood Ctr
publicelementaryPK-K
3930 W Fuqua, Houston, TX 77045
0
Rating
Students
299
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rice Sch /La Escuela Rice
publicmiddleK-8
7550 Seuss Dr, Houston, TX 77025
0
Rating
Students
1,043
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hcc Life Skills Program
publichighGrade 12-12
1301 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004
0
Rating
Students
69
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Milne El
publicelementaryPK-5
7800 Portal Dr, Houston, TX 77071
0
Rating
Students
498
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mark White El
publicelementaryPK-5
2515 Old Farm Rd, Houston, TX 77063
0
Rating
Students
486
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Forest Brook Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7525 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77016
0
Rating
Students
546
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Forest H S
publichighGrade 9-12
10726 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX 77078
0
Rating
Students
905
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
publicmiddlePK-8
4001 Stanford St, Houston, TX 77006
0
Rating
Students
609
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga
publichighGrade 9-12
301 N Drennan, Houston, TX 77003
0
Rating
Students
130
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton
publichighGrade 9-12
5407 Gulfton St 219, Houston, TX 77081
0
Rating
Students
72
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
South Early College H S
publichighGrade 9-12
1930 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77051
0
Rating
Students
452
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Project Chrysalis Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4528 Leeland, Houston, TX 77023
0
Rating
Students
241
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Marshall El
publicelementaryPK-5
6200 Winfield Rd, Houston, TX 77050
0
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Energy Institute H S
publichighGrade 9-12
3501 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
0
Rating
Students
663
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Highpoint East
publichighGrade 6-12
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77049
0
Rating
Students
33
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Centennial El
publicelementaryPK-5
15130 Timber Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77044
0
Rating
Students
1,090
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Summer Creek H S
publichighGrade 9-12
14000 Weckford Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
0
Rating
Students
3,972
Student-Teacher
18:1
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.