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Best Harris County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 1158 public schools serving 891,890 students in Harris County, TX (there are 400 private schools, serving 72,688 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 Spring Branch Academic Institute, Tomball Star Academy and Carnegie Vanguard High School. 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 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Harris County (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: 1-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Tomball Star Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11211 Fm 2920 Building 3
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
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 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Creekside Forest Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5949 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
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 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
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 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
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: K-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hazel S Pattison Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19910 Stonelodge
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Gr: PK-5 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pope Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19019 N Bridgeland Lake Pkwy
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-2340
Gr: PK-5 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1919.
Adams J High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4141 Cross Creek Bend Ln
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 234-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,963 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4530 Holly St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Garland Mcmeans J High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-8006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2525.
Hassler Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9325 Lochlea Rdg Dr
Spring, TX 77379
(832) 484-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Bridgeland High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10707 Mason Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(832) 349-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Creekside Park J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8711 Creekside Green Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3030.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Gr: K-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3131.
Creekview Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8877 W New Harmony
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
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 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
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 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10400 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 1,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3535.
Sampson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16002 Coles Crossing Dr
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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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 Spring Branch Academic Institute, Tomball Star Academy and Carnegie Vanguard High School.
How many public schools are located in Harris County?
1,140 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harris County are often viewed compared to one another?

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