Top 10 Best Houston Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 765 public schools serving 553,760 students in Houston, TX (there are 288 private schools, serving 55,644 private students). 91% 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, Debakey H S For Health Prof and Carnegie Vanguard High School. 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 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Houston have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Houston, TX Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Grades: 1-12
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #33.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #44.
West University Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Grades: PK-5
| 1,131 students
Rank: #55.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #77.
Alief Early College High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Wilchester Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #99.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
Math: 78% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: PK-12
| 978 students
Rank: #1010.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #1111.
Kerr High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #1212.
Roberts Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #1313.
Memorial High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Grades: 8-12
| 2,531 students
Rank: #1414.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 73% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,415 students
Rank: #1515.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
Math: 81% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #1616.
Clear Horizons Early College High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13735 Beamer Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 929-4657
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #1717.
Frostwood Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #1818.
Memorial Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,350 students
Rank: #1919.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2020.
Bush Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #2121.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 71% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #2222.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #2323.
Twain Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11950 Taylorcrest
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #2626.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #2727.
Houston Gateway - Coral Campus
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 854 students
Rank: #2828.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #2929.
Travis Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #3030.
Eastwood Academy
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #3131.
Salyards Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21757 Fairfield Place
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,489 students
Rank: #3232.
Houston Gateway Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #3333.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #3434.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #3535.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
A C E Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Grades: 1-12
| 123 students
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 414 students
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Grades: 6
| n/a students
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Added Incentives (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2525 Murworth Dr
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Grades: 8
| n/a students
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Grades: 9
| 703 students
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
9701 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Grades: PK-2
| 584 students
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Grades: 3-4
| 441 students
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Grades: PK-K
| 235 students
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
12707 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Grades: K-11
| 478 students
Calvin Nelms Hospital Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
1120 Cypress Sta Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 1-11
| n/a students
3031 Ellington
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0320
Grades: 5-6
| 768 students
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Carson Parke High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
262 N Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77060
(361) 994-1214
Grades: 7-10
| 5 students
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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, Debakey H S For Health Prof and Carnegie Vanguard High School.
How many public schools are located in Houston, TX?
765 public schools are located in Houston, TX.
What percentage of students in Houston, TX go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Houston, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houston, TX?
Houston, TX public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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