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 2,968 students at Lamar 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.

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publicelementaryPK-5

6411 Laredo St, Houston, TX 77020

5051 Bellfort, Houston, TX 77033

3200 Rosedale St, Houston, TX 77004

12405 Carlsbad St, Houston, TX 77085

1262 Mae Dr, Houston, TX 77015

503 W 21St St, Houston, TX 77008

801 Broadway St, Houston, TX 77012

3325 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4000 Kelley St, Houston, TX 77026

6900 Wileyvale St, Houston, TX 77028

400 Victoria Dr, Houston, TX 77022

3830 Pickfair St, Houston, TX 77026

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1100 Merrill St, Houston, TX 77009

Garden Oaks Montessori

publicmiddlePK-8

901 Sue Barnett Dr, Houston, TX 77018

6501 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77074

Debakey H S For Health Prof

publichighGrade 9-12

2545 Pressler, Houston, TX 77030

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2600 Woodhead St, Houston, TX 77098

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5100 Polk St, Houston, TX 77023

5627 Jason St, Houston, TX 77096

810 Harvard St, Houston, TX 77007

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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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