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Best Houston Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 763 public schools serving 544,844 students in Houston, TX (there are , serving 59,763 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Houston, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Houston, TX are Spring Branch Academic Institute, Carnegie Vanguard High School and Debakey H S For Health Prof. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Houston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Houston, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
West University Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Gr: PK-5 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Kerr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Clear Horizons Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-4657
Gr: 9-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Eastwood Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Spring Early College Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2700 Ww Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 891-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,418 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2828.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Gr: PK-5 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2929.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3131.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
810 Harvard St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3232.
Salyards Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21757 Fairfield Place
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,404 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3333.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
A C E Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 85%
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Gr: 1-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 80%
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Gr: 6-8
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Gr: PK-9 | 414 students
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Gr: 6
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 29%
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 39%
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Gr: 5-12
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Gr: 9 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Gr: 6-12
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 98%
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Gr: PK-2 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 99%
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
10929 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77234
(346) 385-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Gr: 3-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
6241 Mc Hard Rd
Houston, TX 77053
(281) 634-4520
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Gr: PK-K | 235 students Minority enrollment: 96%
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
12707 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Gr: K-11 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1120 Cypress Sta Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 1-11
3031 Ellington
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0320
Gr: 5-6 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Carson Parke High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
262 N Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77060
(361) 994-1214
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Houston, TX include Spring Branch Academic Institute, Carnegie Vanguard High School and Debakey H S For Health Prof.
How many public schools are located in Houston?
763 public schools are located in Houston.
What percentage of students in Houston go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Houston are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Houston are often viewed compared to one another?

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