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)17 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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 3,692 students at Dobie H S.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Lakeshore El

publicelementaryPK-5

13333 Breakwater Path Ln, Houston, TX 77044

14000 Summerwood Lakes Dr, Houston, TX 77044

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

14600 Woodson Park Dr, Houston, TX 77044

502 Addicks-Howell Rd, Houston, TX 77079

4815 Hickory Downs Dr, Houston, TX 77084

Jean & Betty Schmalz El

publicelementaryPK-5

18605 Green Land Way, Houston, TX 77084

2698 Greenhouse Rd, Houston, TX 77084

19202 Groschke Rd, Houston, TX 77084

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2700 Greenhouse Rd, Houston, TX 77084

9602 Kingspoint Rd, Houston, TX 77075

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

11111 Beamer, Houston, TX 77089

12900 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX 77034

11825 Teaneck Dr, Houston, TX 77089

10301 Hartsook St, Houston, TX 77034

2323 Theta St, Houston, TX 77034

9301 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX 77075

10220 Blackhawk, Houston, TX 77089

10503 Hughes Rd, Houston, TX 77089

10701 Seaford Dr, Houston, TX 77089

8880 S Bluff, Houston, TX 77089

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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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