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Best Westside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 29,187 students in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Westside are T H Rogers School, Memorial Drive Elementary School and Alief Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11950 Taylorcrest
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Memorial High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9421 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 541-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Piney Point
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Harmony School Of Exploration- Houston
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9305 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 831-7406
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Harmony Science Academy-houston
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9431 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 492-0214
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Ray Daily Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12909 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Briargrove Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6145 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
West Briar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13733 Brimhurst
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Holmquist Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15040 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3024
Gr: PK-4 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Outley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12355 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 584-0655
Gr: PK-4 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Tanglewood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5215 San Felipe
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Westside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14201 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 920-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,729 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Heflin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3303 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 531-1144
Gr: K-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Budewig Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12570 Richmond
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3200
Gr: 5-6 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Sneed Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9855 Pagewood Ln
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 789-6979
Gr: PK-4 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Best Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 Centre Pkwy
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 988-6445
Gr: K-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Harris Co J J A E P
Alternative School
955 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-1755
Gr: 10 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston, TX include T H Rogers School, Memorial Drive Elementary School and Alief Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston?
23 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside, Houston?
the neighborhood of Westside, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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