2018 Best Private High Schools in the Houston AreaAbout this List

St. John's School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• K-12
• 60

Senior: This is a wonderful school. I learned so much as a result of being a student at this school: time management, writing skills, studying habits, work habits, multi-tasking, etc.. This school is very challenging and is most definitely not for everyone. If you are a forward-looking student who wants to excel and push yourself, then this is the type of school you should dream of. You are surrounded by incredibly intelligent teachers, overall faculty, and a very caring student body. This is a fantastic place to grow and learn, and I wouldn't trade the four years I spent at this school for anything.
Read 60 Reviews

• A+

• 1,258 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Kinkaid School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 66

Niche User: Kinkaid strives to produce well-rounded students and in my opinion as long as the student is willing to put in the effort needed, Kinkaid succeeds in doing that. I was given so many more opportunities to participate in a broad spectrum of activities than my friends who attended Houston publics schools and even my friends who attended other top tier private schools in the area. I played on 3 sports teams all four years of high school. I also participated in the choir for four years, the spring musical for 2 years and took AP and honors classes all throughout my career at Kinkaid. I found teachers to be understanding of all my activities and were willing to work with me to make sure I got everything taken care, especially when my athletic involvement began to require travel. My teachers were also supportive and encouraging, keeping up with my activities and my interests even after I was no longer in their classes. Teachers were always in attendance at big sporting events and major performances cheering on their students. I felt that the teachers at Kinkaid understood what the school was trying to accomplish and encouraged student involvement in after school activities. I appreciated the benefit of having such a well-rounded education that consisted of arts, athletics, and academics. It is one of the most unique things Kinkaid offers students. However, Kinkaid is very competitive. Students are always striving to be the best and brightest. It is not a place for those without a competitive drive or a desire to continue to improve. Sometimes, the competitiveness can drive a student away. However, I think that if a student at Kinkaid is willing to exert the efforts required of them they can receive an education that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. While the teachers, facilities and opportunities at Kinkaid all play an important role, it does eventually come down to the student's willingness to participate and desire to be a high achiever.
Read 66 Reviews

• A+

• 1,405 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Agnes Academy

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• 9-12
• 211

Senior: I have overall really enjoyed my years at St. Agnes. St. Agnes has fantastic teachers that truly care about you and want you to succeed. However, I certainly think some things can use some work such as the math department. If you don't click with math immediately you will struggle a lot, even if you see your teacher frequently and go to her tutorials. But all in all, with strong ideals, empowering staff and passionate teachers, it's hard to go wrong at St. Agnes! #Veritas
Read 211 Reviews

• A+

• 921 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• 9-12
• 62

Senior: My experience related to Strake Jesuit was one of community. As it is a Catholic all boys school, one of the main components of life there was brotherly love. In addition to priding itself on its community, Strake is also full of many resources to aid academic progress for the students. The teachers are very well trained and committed to their job. The buildings are almost like college campus with SmartBoards for each room, an entire building dedicated to STEM, a lunch room full of a variety of gourmet food, and also a library replete with books and rooms for quiet time or socialization. The school has excellent extracurricular programs such as athletics, band and orchestra, and a variety of other clubs created by the student body and moderated by the faculty. Recommendations for the school would be to provide more affordable lunches.
Read 62 Reviews

• A+

• 938 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Awty International School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 120

Niche User: Awty is truly Houston's premier international school! Students are immersed in a rich culturally and linguistically diverse environment at Awty. You walk across campus and hear multiple languages being spoken at any given time. Students, teachers, and families flow seamlessly from one language to another. The diversity at Awty coupled with the high academic standards make Awty exceptional!
Read 120 Reviews

• A+

• 1,653 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Emery/Weiner School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• 6-12
• 30

Sophomore: I could not ask for a more positive, welcoming, nurturing atmosphere than what I have received at Emery. The relatively small class sizes allow for more teacher involvement and more interconnectedness within grades. The teachers and faculty members truly care about the successes of each and every student. Emery has provided me with tremendous opportunities in sports, academics, and in virtually every other facet of my school life. I am proud to say that's I love my school!
Read 30 Reviews

• A+

• 525 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Village School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 105

Senior: The Village School is a Private school located near the Energy Corridor of Houston TX. From early years all the way through Senior year of High School, students are exposed to different cultures and make part of a very diverse environment. Teachers strive to see their students succeed and constantly challenge them to inhibit their motivation and confidence levels to maximum capacity. The high school has further exemplified themselves as an international school with the implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma which challenges students to excel in their studies and encourage both personal and academic achievement. Beyond being considered as one of the best private schools, The Village School is well known for maintaining high positions in athletics as their Varsity Soccer team has been back to back State Champions in their respective division, as well as the Football team showing great improvement and being second best in Texas in their division.
Read 105 Reviews

• A+

• 1,750 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The John Cooper School

• Private School
• The Woodlands, TX
• PK, K-12
• 82

High School Senior: My overall experience at The John Cooper School has ben great. I started school here as a Kindergartener and am now a senior looking for colleges, I am whats known as a "Pioneer"! Some of the best things about this school are the grade trips and college counseling. The trips are so memorable and the college counseling is a great help.
Read 82 Reviews

• A+

• 1,108 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Episcopal High School

• Private School
• Bellaire, TX
• 9-12
• 73

Niche User: Absolutely I would choose it again! It is such an amazing place! The teachers are so talented and caring, the parents are involved, the academics are excellent! I also appreciate that so many students have opportunities to try new things in a safe and supportive environment. It's an amazing community where students are academically challenged, engaged and happy to be here every day.
Read 73 Reviews

• A+

• 696 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 48

High School Senior: The traditions at this school are so much fun! Its unique as it isn't for everyone. Duchesne is a private, all girls, catholic high school. Saying that, not everyone is catholic there and there are some LBGT students. There is a bit of racial diversity but nothing like a public school because we are so small. My senior class has less then 60 students. I would choose this school again because I don't think any other high school would have given me the rigorous academics to prepare me for college that Duchesne has. Also alumni have come back to say that Duchesne made their college experience really easy. I love Duchesne!
Read 48 Reviews

• A+

• 703 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Thomas High School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• 9-12
• 100

Niche User: St. Thomas' admission process is amazing unlike other schools they care about there applicants, and they pay attention to them. They also answer questions and help you through this process. Their facilities are amazing for a small school. The best of these facilities is there library which contains a math lab and a l.r.c. A lot of people would say Strake Jesuit is the harder school but I think not St. Thomas' work load is very high and classes are hard and rigorous. Home work is about 3-5 hours a day depending which class you take. In conclusion it's a great school and a lot of people should treat it that way.
Read 100 Reviews

• A+

• 685 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Thomas Episcopal School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 60

Parent: We enrolled our kids (now in 8th and 11th grade and one in her first year of college) at STE when they entered kindergarten with the intention of putting them in a different school for high school. When our oldest daughter was in 8th grade they had a presentation for her grade with the head of upper school. He talked about how starting in 9th grade they would be working towards college and how the college counselor would work side by side with them to get into the college of their choice. After that we talked with out daughter and made the decision for her to stay at STE for at least one year of high school to see how she liked it and work with the college counselor. What a great decision that was! She graduated from STE and was accepted into 6 different colleges, ultimately attending her first choice school. We gave out other two kids the same choice. They have both decided to stay at STE so they can have the same experience as their older sister.
Read 60 Reviews

• A+

• 622 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Stephen's Episcopal School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 10

Parent: This school has very good academics and is preparing students well for college. The teachers are very hands on and work hard to ensure that all the students do their best. Everyone is accepting, no matter what your background is.
Read 10 Reviews

• A+

• 173 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Woodlands Christian Academy

• Private School
• The Woodlands, TX
• PK, K-12
• 56

Parent: The Woodlands Christian Academy is stellar! Our daughter absolutely LOVES the school, her teachers, friends, school subjects, and opportunities for growth through "warrior leagues" for lower school students. She is gaining exposure to many sports through this program and has opportunities to participate in art and speech contests as well as fabulously produced musicals and she is only in 2nd grade! I recommend TWCA to all of our friends looking for godly professionals to teacher their children, care for their children, and prepare their children for 21st century careers. A+++++
Read 56 Reviews

• A+

• 600 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Incarnate Word Academy

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• 9-12
• 89

Parent: Incarnate Word Academy has been the perfect environment for my daughters to thrive and grow in a diverse, academic and spiritual environment. The Catholic identity is what drew us in and we immediately felt like it was a family. The Young Leaders Program allows the girls to graduate with "Leadership Distinction" and I believe this program helps them grow as leaders and to be competitive when applying to colleges and beyond. My daughter graduated from IWA in 2016 and was accepted into the Business Honors program at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M. IWA prepared her for the rigors of college life as she is able to balance her studies and extracurricular activities with time management skills she learned at IWA. My sophomore daughter is following suit and is involved in sports, student council, Falcon Ambassadors and the Young Leader's Program. IWA shapes these young women into faith-filled, confident leaders of tomorrow. I couldn't be happier with our experience!
Read 89 Reviews

• A+

• 336 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Houston Christian High School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• 9-12
• 71

Senior: Houston Christian offers a great environment for extremely self-motivated students like myself, but I can see some issues if a student dislikes school. The classes are often easy enough to fall on that delicate line between needing to study just enough to make a good grade to make studying tiresome. There are some good teachers and some bad teachers. Math department is definitely the best!
Read 71 Reviews

• A

• 517 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

British International School of Houston

• Private School
• Katy, TX
• PK, K-12
• 6

Senior: Teachers are able to sympathise with students in need, and truly want the best for each one. They ensure classes leave you with the desire to continue and aspire to be the best you possibly can. The facilities are beautiful, ranging from pools for P.E. to 3D printing for DT.

With a buddy system intact, all students feel welcomed and are able to fit in despite their background. There is also a sense of community, seeing that secondary students are encouraged to work work with younger students, even Y2!

A wide range of course types are available which I believe can be suited to any academic profile and life goal, from IBDP, CP, A Level, GCSE, IGCSE, and I believe they are soon branching into IB MYP.
Read 6 Reviews

• A

• 2,000 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robert M. Beren Academy

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 18

Parent: POSITIVES: Kids really learn Hebrew and Judaics well at a very young age. Warm, caring environment and very good secular studies.
NEGATIVES: Too much changeover in the administration (esp. the heads of school), bad behavior sometimes overlooked, school is too obsessed with growth for the sake of growth. They should be more selective about letting in families whose children do not contribute either to the academic nor the behavior quality of the students.
Read 18 Reviews

• A

• 315 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Woodlands Preparatory School

• Private School
• Tomball, TX
• K-12
• 20

Niche User: We have had a very positive experience with the school. There has been some administration challenges as the principal has changed. However, that has not affected us negatively in any way.
Read 20 Reviews

• A

• 379 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Providence Classical School

• Private School
• Spring, TX
• PK, K-12
• 9

Parent: The education that my two kids received at Providence Classical School taught them to think critically, speak winsomely, and gave them a genuine love of learning. They were both well prepared for college and have both been successful. We were extremely pleased with the rigorous curriculum and small teacher/student ratio. For those families who value education and the love of learning, Providence is the place to be!
Read 9 Reviews

• A

• 356 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Texas Christian School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 8

Freshman: This school is an answer to my prayers. The teachers and administrators are uplifting, positive, and encouraging! The curriculum is wonderful, expanding the minds and hearts of all the students.
Read 8 Reviews

• A

• 185 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Pius X. High School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• 9-12
• 62

Works Here: St. Pius X is the best private high school in Houston. Family atmosphere, great school spirit, top academics and teachers. Very welcoming school.
Read 62 Reviews

• A

• 664 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northland Christian School

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 56

Parent: NCS is an academically challenging school and is growing more so every year. The instructors are academically and spiritually supportive. There are a variety of social organizations and activities available for all students and all gifts and interests. The teaching staff is caring, engaging, and deeply invested in the academic success of their students.
Read 56 Reviews

• A

• 531 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rosehill Christian School

• Private School
• Tomball, TX
• PK, K-12
• 31

Senior: I love the environment that Rosehill provides for its students. It's an amazing opportunity to be able to go to a school that a good majority of people are in the same mind as me. I have been able to do many things that weren't possible in a public school. We get to take time out of our days to sit and talk about Christ and about being a Christian. I came to this school looking for a way to change my life around. Rosehill has been a great key component in my walk with Christ. The teachers and staff are very nice and will take the time to work with you. Rosehill has affected be both spiritually and academically. I am more prepared for college and am ready to start my life. There has been some drama but together we were able to overcome. I would like to see our school come together and be one body for Christ. I love Rosehill Christian and I wouldn't want to spend my last year in high school anywhere else.
Read 31 Reviews

• A

• 487 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

School of the Woods

• Private School
• Houston, TX
• PK, K-12
• 2

• A

• 288 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio