For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,230 students in Houston, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 242 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Houston, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Houston, PA are Allison Park Elementary School and Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Houston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Houston, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allison Park Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
Gr: K-6 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 W Pike St
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-3350
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-3350
Gr: 7-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Houston, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Houston, PA include Allison Park Elementary School and Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Houston?
2 public schools are located in Houston.
What percentage of students in Houston go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Houston are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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