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2024 Best Private High Schools in the Houston Area

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  1. #3 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    The Awty International School

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    Private School,

    HOUSTON, TX,

    PK, K-12,

    177 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Awty overall has been a really great experience for me academics wise. Although the IB is incredibly rigorous, it has taught me a great deal of writing skills, worldly perspective and given me an...I think the support for students at the school, including the facilities, college councelors and teacher engagement, are nice. Coming from public school, I hadn't experienced very many teachers who...My one critic of Awty would be its extremely lackluster arts programs. I believe for the amount of funding the school gets, it should at least have some more competent arts with a selection wider....

    Read 177 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,754,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  2. #4 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    The Village School

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    Private School,

    HOUSTON, TX,

    PK, K-12,

    236 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My daughter attends the Village School PreK-4, and I can't express enough gratitude for the amazing support she has received there. When she first started in PK3, she experienced separation anxiety....

    Read 236 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,559,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  3. #6 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    Strake Jesuit College Preparatory

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    Private School,

    HOUSTON, TX,

    9-12,

    147 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My experience at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory has been great! The environment is perfect for any parent that wants their son to evolve into a goal-oriented young man. Strake Jesuit supplies...Strake Jesuit's faculty is another upside to the school, as all members are kind hearted, smart individuals who strive to build good teacher-student relationships.The community of Strake Jesuit is a unique one, bonding students from all paths of life. Through advisory periods and the general openness of the campus, new friendships (no matter how surprising)....

    Read 147 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,396,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  4. #7 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    The Emery/Weiner School

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    Private School,

    HOUSTON, TX,

    6-12,

    87 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Our children love Emery. The academic programming allows students to choose whether to take on-level or advanced classes. That type of flexibility allows the students to challenge themselves in areas....

    Read 87 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 604,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  5. #8 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    British International School of Houston

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    Private School,

    KATY, TX,

    PK, K-12,

    81 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Our primary aged children had a great experience at the British International school of Houston over the 2 years. Through the IPC approach, our children have developed a real love of learning and are....

    Read 81 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 950,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  6. #9 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    St. Agnes Academy

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    Private School,

    HOUSTON, TX,

    9-12,

    325 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says St. Agnes is wonderful. It’s hard, and gossip runs thick in every student’s blood, but the bonds made and the lessons learned are invaluable. I would recommend this school to you/your child only if...It’s important to keep your head above the water at St. Agnes. Falling behind is lethal. For some, that may encourage hard work and discipline, but for others with ADHD or autism and the like, it may...Solid 7.5/10..

    Read 325 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 935,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  7. #13 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    Incarnate Word Academy

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    Private School,

    HOUSTON, TX,

    9-12,

    165 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says My experience at Incarnate Word Academy has been amazing. We are a small, all-girl, and Catholic High School in downtown Houston. The teachers here have the highest degrees in their field and have a....

    Read 165 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 258,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

  8. #18 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    St. Thomas High School

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    Private School,

    HOUSTON, TX,

    9-12,

    137 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My son is a junior and has had an outstanding experience. He is taking advanced classes that are challenging and stimulating. His teachers are inviting, engaging, and dedicated to his success. He...As a parent, I have always felt included and support by the staff and other parents. Their are numerous volunteer and social opportunities throughout the year. Without a doubt, our family is so glad....

    Read 137 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 715,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  9. #19 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    The Post Oak School

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    Private School,

    BELLAIRE, TX,

    PK, K-12,

    27 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I was a student at Post Oak for 10+ years and I personally value my experience. At the primary and elementary levels the school has all the Montessori essentials such as the Five Great Lessons,....

    Read 27 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 468,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  10. #20 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    Second Baptist School

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    Private School,

    HOUSTON, TX,

    PK, K-12,

    129 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Second Baptist school welcomes you, encourages you, and prepares you. I came in as a freshman and all the teachers, administrators, and students welcomed me with open arms. The teachers helped me....

    Read 129 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,224,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  11. #22 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    Westbury Christian School

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    Private School,

    HOUSTON, TX,

    PK, K-12,

    74 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I spent quite a while researching private schools to send my first born to after Montessori. While each school had what seemed like a great educational environment, WCS had that PLUS felt like home!....

    Read 74 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 314,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  12. #24 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

    Fort Bend Christian Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SUGAR LAND, TX,

    PK, K-12,

    217 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says The teachers at this academy have an extraordinary gift for connecting with young minds and nurturing their faith. With creative and engaging lessons, they instill a love for learning and a deep....

    Read 217 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 844,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

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