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)12 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 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 2,020 students at Spring Woods H S.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Buffalo Creek El

publicelementaryPK-5

2801 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77080

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

9810 Neuens, Houston, TX 77080

12214 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024

11950 Taylorcrest, Houston, TX 77024

8757 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080

6705 Housman St, Houston, TX 77055

1700 Campbell Rd, Houston, TX 77080

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3030 Rosefield Dr, Houston, TX 77080

9900 Neuens, Houston, TX 77080

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1000 Piney Point, Houston, TX 77024

2121 Ojeman Rd, Houston, TX 77080

625 Brittmoore, Houston, TX 77079

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

12550 Vindon, Houston, TX 77024

570 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079

2045 Gessner, Houston, TX 77080

10595 Hammerly, Houston, TX 77043

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2200 Ridgecrest, Houston, TX 77055

11202 Smithdale, Houston, TX 77024

10650 Beinhorn, Houston, TX 77024

Spring Branch Academic Institute

publichighGrade 1-12

14400 Fern, Houston, TX 77079

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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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