For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1138 public schools serving 896,675 students in Harris County, TX (there are 438 private schools, serving 77,814 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Harris County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Harris County, TX are Carnegie Vanguard High School, Spring Branch Academic Institute and Tomball Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Harris County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harris County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Tomball Star Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11211 Fm 2920 Building 3
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Creekside Forest Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5949 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #55.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
(Math: 83% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
T H Rogers School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: K-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
West University Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Grades: PK-5
| 1,114 students
Rank: #88.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #99.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 844 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 2,057 students
Rank: #1313.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1414.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hazel S Pattison Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
19910 Stonelodge
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Grades: PK-5
| 1,228 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
19019 N Bridgeland Lake Pkwy
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2340
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2340
Grades: PK-5
| 1,001 students
Rank: #1717.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #1818.
Kerr High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4530 Holly St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #2121.
Adams J High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,761 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Grades: 6-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #2424.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Grades: 6-9
| 1,281 students
Rank: #2525.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Grades: K-5
| 876 students
Rank: #2626.
East Early College High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #2727.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #2828.
Hassler Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9325 Lochlea Rdg Dr
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-7100
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #2929.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 914 students
Rank: #3030.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #3131.
Bridgeland High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10707 Mason Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(832) 349-7600
Cypress, TX 77433
(832) 349-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,544 students
Rank: #3232.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #3333.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8455 Creekside Green Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 933 students
Rank: #3434.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #3535.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
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Harris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
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
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Grades: 1-12
| 123 students
A+ Unlimited Potential - Museum District (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy Of Houston (Closed 2004)
Charter School
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 414 students
Accelerated Intermediate Academy - (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Adaptive Behavior Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Added Incentives (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Aldine Ed Placement Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Grades: 9
| 703 students
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Alphonso Crutch's-life Support Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Apex Alternative Ed Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1838 East Sam Houston Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Apollo (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1019 Dell Dale
Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 457-8720
Channelview, TX 77530
(281) 457-8720
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Bay Area Charter Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2600 Humble Dr
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 326-4555
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 326-4555
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
1110 Baker Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3200
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3200
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Beechnut Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
24403 E Lake Houston Pkwy
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 324-1399
Huffman, TX 77336
(281) 324-1399
Grades: PK-1
| 602 students
Bethel's Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Charter School
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Bethune Academy (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Grades: 3-4
| 441 students
Boys And Girls Harbor Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
514 Bayridge Rd
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 866-1408
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Grades: PK-K
| 235 students
1101 Decker Dr
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4842
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4842
Grades: PK
| 46 students
Burnett-bayland Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
C O R E Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
12707 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Grades: K-11
| 478 students
Calvin Nelms - North East Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
18425 Timber Forest Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 2
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harris County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Harris County, TX include Carnegie Vanguard High School, Spring Branch Academic Institute and Tomball Star Academy.
How many public schools are located in Harris County?
1,138 public schools are located in Harris County.
What percentage of students in Harris County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Harris County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harris County?
Harris County public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harris County include: Pat Reynolds Elementary School vs. Mittelstadt Elementary School, Lemm Elementary School vs. Haude Elementary School, La Porte High School vs. Deer Park High School
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