2019 Best Private High Schools in the Houston Area

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St. John's School
Private School
Houston, TX
K-12
72
1 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: St. John's faculty are super engaged, hands on, and truly passionate about what they are teaching. They seem to genuinely care about every student. They are available to simply talk to whether you need help to understand a concept or are having a bad day. Similarly, the students are almost all just as engaged and interested in what they are learning. I do have some comments/complaints. The school and the students at the school have A LOT of money that is used for the most boujee things imaginable. 10 thousand dollars on cookie cake? Yes. Getting too lazy to water the grass so they spray paint the lawn green? Of course! Building a new baseball field, realizing it faces the wrong way, and then rebuilding it again to make it face the other way? Yep. The school is constantly under construction building many often unnecessary buildings and fields.
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1,258 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Kinkaid School
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
72
2 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Alum: The Kinkaid School is a prestigious K-12 Texas private school that truly focuses and excels at encouraging and creating the well rounded student. All Middle School students are required to dabble into three languages, two instruments, a musical, and all regular seasonal sports. In Upper School, it is not uncommon to find numerous students who are on academic honor roll, while also playing three sports and fulfill their fine arts credit every year. Attending Kinkaid and taking advantage of their boundless opportunities makes their students top candidates for colleges, given that they should have strong standardized test scores and a packed resume. Many of the students come from wealthy white families who live near the area and are very connected outside of school, whether that be through familial ties or social organizations and country club memberships. Therefore, many of the students are ignorant of the outside world where minorities and those outside the 1% exist.
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1,423 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Awty International School
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
138
3 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: A place that encourages learning and good character development. The full IB diploma is done at many schools, however what sets Awty apart is the people who teach there. All the faculty and staff are passionate and effectively teach the students the necessary skills to succeed in college, and in life. An amazing place to learn, grow, and have fun!
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1,644 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Private School
Austin, TX
6-12
64
Alum: I loved my time at St. Stephen's. The teachers are exceptional and the lack of AP classes means that they don't just teach to the exams but what is most interesting to them -- which usually translates into much more interesting class time! I felt like I was more prepared than most of my college peers (at an elite school nonetheless!) -- my writing was better, I was better at time-management. The only thing I would change is that at the time the student body was not especially active in clubs/non-sport activities, however I think this is slowly changing.
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696 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School
Private School
Houston, TX
9-12
85
4 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: Strake Jesuit is an amazing school! It has amazing academics. The teachers are always willing to meet with students and they care about your success. The counselors are very good about sending different scholarship opportunities to kids. The sports facilities are amazing too! Strake Jesuit will form your son into a man by the time he graduates and he will be prepared for college.
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1,151 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Agnes Academy
Private School
HOUSTON, TX
9-12
245
5 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: St. Agnes really prepared me for college and the college application process. the college counselors are amazing, and for the most part, teachers are as well. The key to learning here is talking to teachers when you need help, even when some seem unapproachable. I promise you, they're really not. As for the administration, they're doing their job but sometimes it feels like micro-managing the students. The food is extremely expensive and not worth it. I recommend just packing your lunch. The facilities are definitely a lot better now with the new building and all of the renovations. Consider going here if you want to get a good education and form great bonds with other strong women!
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921 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Village School
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
117
6 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Sophomore: The Village School is an amazing school with incredible staff and resources for any who choose to enroll! Most kids are from or have parents from an out-of-US country; it is definitely an open, diverse, and accepting school. Constantly new children enroll, so it's never a dull moment. The curriculum is ever-changing but is always beneficial to the students. The preparedness for out of school events and other activities should be slightly more organized than it is, but overall, this is an incredible school.
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1,705 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The John Cooper School
Private School
The Woodlands, TX
PK, K-12
90
7 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: I have been at The John Cooper School since Kindergarten, and I have always had a great experience here. The education level I have received is of high caliber, and the willingness to change as needed has been wonderful. The food quality served here is gourmet chef level, and many healthy options are available. The Performing Arts, History, and STEM buildings are like those of a high-class college campus, and the football/soccer and baseball fields are beautiful and well-kept.
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1,201 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Emery/Weiner School
Private School
Houston, TX
6-12
39
8 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
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!
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525 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Thomas High School
Private School
Houston, TX
9-12
119
9 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Parent: We love this school! My son travels 2 hours a day to go to this school, his choice, and is super happy he is attending St Thomas. The teachers have been out helpful. They love to see the boys succeed. My only complaint would be his sport. Our coach works at another school, and thankfully comes in to coach the boys but it seems that this sport, in particular, is treated like they are not as important as some others. But he still seems to enjoy it.
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590 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Saint Thomas' Episcopal School
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
68
10 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Alum: I attended St. Thomas K-12. Years passed. Then I sent my sons to St. Thomas. It was wonderful when I attended and even better when my sons attended. Excellent education, extracurriculars. Fantastic Scottish band and drumline. Fantastic Drama Dept. Great sports opportunities for boys and girls. The best Headmaster. He has done so much for St. Thomas over the years. Great advancement while still respecting the traditions. After graduation, both sons received scholarships at excellent colleges. My oldest son found a wonderful job in Computer Science/Finance after graduating from Baylor University. My youngest son started taking Chinese at St. Thomas, studied abroad for a summer in Taiwan and spent a semester in Beijing, China, and will graduate soon from The University of Texas in Austin. Hurricane Harvey did its best, but couldn't shake the spirit of such a great school, staff and school family!
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666 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Episcopal High School
Private School
Bellaire, TX
9-12
88
11 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Junior: I am a current junior at episcopal high school and I absolutely love it! The community here is so welcoming and fun! All of the students have such diverse interests that it is easy to find people to relate to and be friends with. The school spirit here is also phenomenal and all the students want to support each other. Along with the community, the academics are also great. I like that you can really pick and choose the rigor of the classes you want to take. I am in all honors classes and while they are hard my teachers are always there to support me and they really want to see me succeed. The teachers are the best part of Episcopal because they are always there to talk to you and help you along your academic journey. The school also allows you to participate in whatever interests you have and we have really great arts and athletics programs! I am so happy I come to episcopal high school!
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733 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
53
12 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: The teachers at Duchesne are incredible and really care about the students' education. They are always experimenting with better teaching methods, resulting in unique experiences such as upside-down classrooms and relaxed classroom furniture. The teachers never fail to challenge their students and help them be proactive in their learning; for example, even though I am the only student in my English class, I have still been assigned a ten-page research paper in which I am allowed to explore whatever topic about Shakespearean literature that I choose. Furthermore, because the school is small, classes can be tailored for the students. I moved to this school in my senior year, and the administration was incredibly helpful with making sure I was completing all the required courses yet could take the classes I wanted.
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703 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Woodlands Preparatory School
Private School
Tomball, TX
K-12
36
13 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Parent: Woodlands prep is a very good school. The school is full of loving people from teachers, to the principal, to the parents, even the kids. It was soo nice and very comforting to see we were putting our kids in an environment where they are loved. From the get go the kids realllly like it!
Academics here is also challenging, the teachers really understand the subjects so they are able to explain to the kids from the basics up. They encourage some great mindset in the school like in-depth study of a subject, practical way of learning and researches (even for the young classes) it's amazing what my kids can do now and how many of the knowledge they are actually retaining. The school is very equipped in technology. The food is soo good and well balanced with wholesome fresh fruits and veggies. The club can be better though, it will be nice to have ballet.
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Overall Niche Grade
221 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Second Baptist School
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
68
14 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: I love Second Baptist. Ive been here since Pre-k and It was a great experience! All the teachers are so sweet and want to help you with everything. The students that attend here are very nice and helpful as well. Second has been my "home" for the past 12 years that I have been there. It was. a great experience and it had great education. As a college preparatory school, I believe Second Baptist has prepared me for college and the courses that I will take.
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1,119 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Woodlands Christian Academy
Private School
The Woodlands, TX
PK, K-12
59
15 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Parent: Our children attended The Woodlands Christian Academy from Kindergarten through high school graduation. All went to top national universities with much success, almost all A's throughout college. All of their classmates have also been extremely successful and attribute that success partly to the teaching and training they received at TWCA. Many are now attending medical school, one is even at Harvard Medical School! This school goes above and beyond for each and every student to achieve their potential.
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655 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Houston Christian High School
Private School
Houston, TX
9-12
92
16 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Junior: Houston Christian has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. It has personally impacted me academically, culturally, and spiritually. HC has offered me an opportunity to grow and be challenged in all aspects of my life. High school shapes one's character and HC has made me the best person I have ever been. Struggling with my worth and purpose in life, HC has put light on my talents and has made me feel confident academically and spiritually through my values. I have never been more blessed and happy about where I am today. Go mustangs!
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470 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Incarnate Word Academy
Private School
Houston, TX
9-12
113
17 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: Incarnate Word Academy has been my home away from home for the past four years and I couldn’t have asked for better. As a non-catholic student from a large public school, the thought of attending such a different environment was scary at first, but the things that make this school so special have helped me grow so much. I have learned to think critically about religion and to question what I believe. I have had the opportunity to grow stronger academically, with incredible teachers to guide me. I have learned from both leadership classes and leadership positions, and know that all that I have gained here will go on to help me in college. Thank you, IWA!
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354 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Northland Christian School
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
70
18 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: Northland was an excellent learning environment with very welcoming people. I grew tremendously at this school and met some extraordinary people and made long-lasting friendships. Northland was a truly blessing for me and the end of my high school career. The teachers are great and loving, along with the student body. Everyone finds a place at Northland and I hope you will find yours there too!
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531 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Robert M. Beren Academy
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
20
19 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Works Here: Amazing Hebrew program and dedicated, caring teachers. Amazing graduates who are mentsches. Really moving in a great direction and excited for the future.
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A
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315 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Providence Classical School
Private School
Spring, TX
PK, K-12
15
20 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Parent: Enrolling our children in PCS has been the best decision we have made for our family! We could not be more pleased with the Christ centered atmosphere, academic rigor as well as the beauty and richness that comes with a truly classical Christian education. We thoughtfully and prayerfully chose PCS as our partner in shepherding our children down the path God has for them. Children only have one childhood and one window of time within which we have to decide the educational foundation we will provide- a decision that will shape them for a lifetime. We chose wisely : )
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A
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361 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Post Oak School
Private School
Bellaire, TX
PK, K-12
6
21 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Parent: With our children either graduating from or at the Post Oak High School, we think that the experience has been wonderful. Being a small school, you won't have the big sports/big theater/big activities experience, but what you get is a community that is built around the student experience. This is a school that can begin each year with a week-long trip that both builds community and provides an experiential learning experience. Student:teacher is great. The Montessori program, with the IB curriculum in Jr/Sr years, provides a rigorous academic experience. My college first-year was well-prepared because he already knew how to "take charge" of his learning. Clubs are numerous and, since they are driven by student interests, students are passionate about them. A small high school means a lot of experience with building community and understanding the obligation students have to serve each other and the world around them. We love this school.
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A
Overall Niche Grade
522 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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British International School of Houston
Private School
Katy, TX
PK, K-12
37
22 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Parent: Children in the British School for the last 4 years in primary. Facilities, building design are impressive. Nice, open and light, not ideal for kids that can't handle noise and lack of structure. Yes the teaching philosophy is unconventional and pioneering but that's the future. There is a revolution in education happening and BISH needs to lead or become outdated. The issue is not all schools back in the UK, private or public, are following the same and that is where gaps will inevitably be an issue. This unconventional approach supports innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and collaboration. Some amazing teaching staff but not all, this situation exists in all schools. Some bullying but this exists in all schools. Positively BISH is taking a parent/student led approach to bullying and policy. Improve on the sports program with more focus on sports development at grass roots level. Encourage more competition at the primary level, competing against other primary schools.
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A
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2,000 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Covenant Preparatory School
Private School
Kingwood, TX
PK, K-12
31
23 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Parent: Great school that is serious about the classical Christian method of education. I encourage you to investigate the method as it is superior to other current progressive methods of education. My kids have developed greatly at this school. The schools methods are much different than a public school in that they train the whole human being - mind, body and spirit and are not afraid of finding truth by using an integrated Christian worldview that ties all knowledge together. The highlights for our family and kids have been the logic classes, Socratic teaching methods, fantastic theology and apologetics training, reading of the great classics so they can enter into the great conversation of history and looking forward to the capstone Senior thesis so my kids will be trained to effectively communicate their ideas. They offer a wide array of sports options with high participation rates. Great school to partner with the train your kids up into wise and virtuous young adults.
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331 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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School of the Woods
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
4
24 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Junior: Very good school! People are all very accepting of new people no matter who you are. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who is trying to make new friends and have a healthy environment in which they enjoy.
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A
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288 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Fort Bend Christian Academy
Private School
Sugar Land, TX
PK, K-12
117
25 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: Fort Bend Christian Academy is an excellent school characterized by a close-knit student body along with state of the art facilities. As of 2017, a beautiful art facility was completed, offering students with the amazing opportunity to grow and prosper as young artists. As an aspiring artist, this impressive facility allowed me to strengthen my skills and inevitably became the highlight of my years in high school, as I spent most of my time there (even on weekends). The one thing that I would change about this truly wonderful school would be the faculty's unnecessary focus on unimportant issues, such as dress code. The school is extremely strict on uniform, allowing for no individuality.
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739 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Tenney School
Private School
Houston, TX
6-12
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52 Students
3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Emery/Weiner School
Private School
Houston, TX
6-12
39
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 39 Reviews
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525 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. John's School

The Kinkaid School

The Awty International School

St. Stephen's Episcopal School

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School

St. Agnes Academy

The Village School

The John Cooper School

The Emery/Weiner School

St. Thomas High School

Saint Thomas' Episcopal School

Episcopal High School

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

The Woodlands Preparatory School

Second Baptist School

The Woodlands Christian Academy

Houston Christian High School

Incarnate Word Academy

Northland Christian School

Robert M. Beren Academy

Providence Classical School

The Post Oak School

British International School of Houston

The Covenant Preparatory School

School of the Woods

Fort Bend Christian Academy

The Tenney School

The Emery/Weiner School