2019 Best Private High Schools in the Houston Area

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St. John's School
Private School
Houston, TX
K-12
69
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
136
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. Pius X. High School
Private School
Houston, TX
9-12
68
Parent: My son, a rising senior, has enjoyed his HS experience. Although he is not one to volunteer too much information without prodding, he/we have come to appreciate the amazing diversity, camaraderie and character of fellow SPX students and staff. When your kid needs it, he will get a second chance. When your kid needs discipline, she will get that too. Amazingly (to me) 100% of faculty, staff and administrators have contributed financially to the school's primary fundraiser for the last 10 years! No doubt they believe in the vision of maturing successful, kind and compassionate kids too.
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664 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School
Private School
Houston, TX
9-12
78
4 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: Strake Jesuit is a great school that balances teaching Catholic Worldview and academics. Most of the teachers are pretty good, and there are plenty of extracurricular activities offered at Strake. However, there are a few issues, namely the culture of the students. All of the students have opinions, which is a good thing. The problem is that many of them like to cram their opinions down your throat, and those who don’t agree or don’t want to hear it tend to be met with ridicule. If the atmosphere of the school could become more accepting, it would be better for everyone.
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1,108 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Agnes Academy
Private School
HOUSTON, TX
9-12
241
5 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Sophomore: I really like St. Agnes Academy. It is very challenging but yet it is very fun. The students, teachers, and staff are nice and try to help you if you have a problem. I was in their lacrosse team and it was a great experience as well; their sports program is great! Their are also many resources for students such as printers which we can use. The atmosphere in school is nice and comfortable except in testing days (it's, personally, a bit tense) but usually we get over it and it is calm. Overall, I can say is that it is a great experience so far and if you wanted to apply you should!
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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
Alum: It's a school like no other thanks to the incredible diversity that one would not expect to find in Texas. The people are extremely interesting due to having lived around the world and many lifelong friends are made here. It's a community and you will find a Viking anywhere you go! It's an extremely expensive school and as the school continues to grow some of the community and the excellent level of teachers seems to go down, but it is still a great school academically.
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1,705 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The John Cooper School
Private School
The Woodlands, TX
PK, K-12
89
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
37
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
115
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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St. Thomas Episcopal School
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
66
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
83
11 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: It was a great school and really helped develop my love for learning. The academics are wonderful and encourage questions and hard work. The teachers are always available to meet and help with anything and the students are kind and helpful as well. The sports teams are very competitive and compete against some of the best schools in Texas. Also, the arts programs are renowned and competitive among other schools in the nation. Really every aspect of the school pushes students to excel in their passions and gives them the platform to make their desires and aspirations a reality.
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696 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
51
12 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Alum: I had a great middle school experience at Duchesne! However when eighth grade came around, and the teachers realized who was leaving they got salty. They weren't being fair with their treatment towards girls leaving the school. One teacher even failed me on my final essay! But besides the 2nd semester of the 8th-grade year. My overall experience with the school was a positive one. The teachers and students all wanted you to succeed for the most part.
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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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A+
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221 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Second Baptist School
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
64
14 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: Fantastic education. The teachers truly care, and the curriculum has prepared me for college. However, the private, Christian aspect of the school causes the student body to be very homogenous, both socially and politically, and I wish the students were more open-minded.
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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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A+
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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
90
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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A+
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470 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Incarnate Word Academy
Private School
Houston, TX
9-12
105
17 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: I have overwhelmingly loved my experience at Incarnate Word Academy! I would not change my high school experience for anything. The small community, sisterhood, and theology is what makes Incarnate Word, Incarnate Word. The school has less than 400 people and the admissions team says the school will never go beyond that number. I know all 80 people in my classification and proudly call all of them my sisters. The reason I am not giving 5 stars is because there are a lot of restrictions on the students that keep our sports programs from their full potential, seniors from fully enjoying their senior year, etc. Regardless of the restrictions, IWA gave me an amazing education in Theology and I would not be at the place I am in my faith without the great teachers and extracurriculars we have based around the Catholic faith. I love Incarnate Word, no doubt and I would not have wanted to go anywhere else.
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348 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Northland Christian School
Private School
Houston, TX
PK, K-12
69
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
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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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315 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Providence Classical School
Private School
Spring, TX
PK, K-12
13
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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361 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Post Oak School
Private School
Bellaire, TX
PK, K-12
2
21 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: The school itself is good, but the school's relative inexperience with handling their upperclassmen-mandatory IB program shows with organization and assignment timing.
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A
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522 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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British International School of Houston
Private School
Katy, TX
PK, K-12
35
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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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
2
24 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area
Senior: It's a good school if you are looking for something different. If you keep a 4.0 for all four years of high school, and have a high ACT/SAT score your pretty much guaranteed admission to one of your top colleges. Exceptional teachers, who each have their own unique style but prepare you for success.
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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
116
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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867 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Hockaday School
Private School
Dallas, TX
PK, K-12
113
Junior: There is no other school like Hockaday. Our teachers challenge us with new topics and ideas in our studies, but also come out to support us in sports events and fine arts showcases. The friends that I have made at Hockaday compare to no where else. I always know that I can trust them, and, most importantly, make me laugh. Lastly, I know that after graduating that I will feel prepared to take on the world with both its exciting adventures and challenges with confidence after the Hockaday education I have received on lessons for in and outside of the classroom. Hockaday can at times be challenging but cultivates an inclusive, supportive, and positive community that I am proud to be a part of.
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1,089 Students
9:1 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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St. John's School

The Kinkaid School

The Awty International School

St. Pius X. High School

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School

St. Agnes Academy

The Village School

The John Cooper School

The Emery/Weiner School

St. Thomas High School

St. 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 Hockaday School

The Tenney School