2023 Best School Districts in the Houston Area

• Katy, TX•

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  578 reviews

Senior: Many students and parents appreciate the school's commitment to academic excellence, as well as the supportive and inclusive school culture. Morton Ranch High School has a dedicated faculty and staff who work hard to ensure that students have access to a high-quality education and a range of opportunities to explore their interests and passions. Overall, Morton Ranch High School is a well-regarded institution that provides a strong educational foundation for its students. While no school is perfect, Morton Ranch High School is committed to continuous improvement and providing the best possible educational experience for its students.... Read 578 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 73

• Students 84,176

• Tomball, TX•

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  109 reviews

Senior: I found Tomball to be a district of great compassion and warmth. I didn't feel like any of the staff were bad people and I found the students to all be quite supportive of each other. I am very fond of Tomball, and extremely proud to have been a part of what was such a magic experience. There are not enough words to describe my gratitude for this district. If anything could change, I'd like to see more students developing meaningful and purposeful relationships with their teachers. I had a few teachers I was very close to, and felt like I could go to them with anything, and I wish more students would be able to experience this.... Read 109 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 22

• Students 18,666

• Friendswood, TX•

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  75 reviews

Senior: Friendswood has excellent teachers, and a lot of community pride. excelling academically is made easy and I could tell that most teachers and faculty really cared about us as students. There are some downsides though. Because it is an independent school district, smaller art programs don't have much funding. Most funding goes towards sports and athletics. Also there is so many problems with the building itself. The plumbing is bad and makes the hallways stink a lot. And construction on the roof has caused us to have to be evacuated during class twice, due to smoke setting off the fire alarms. Another problem is it is very competitive. Almost every student is in AP classes, and this can make it hard to stand out. Overall I really liked my experience here though. The community is really tight knit but still welcoming.... Read 75 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 6

• Students 6,119

• Pearland, TX•

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  172 reviews

Alum: I was able to graduate with my associate’s degree, as well as my high school diploma. I am very grateful for the opportunities that were offered to me, the academic advisors and teachers who helped get me where I am, and to God for helping me get through the program. My high school cared deeply about the students and tried to make them feel special in many ways by offering fun events to participate in, as well as gifting us food/gift cards to our favorite restaurants. It is evident how much time and effort goes into the students and faculty at Pearland High School.... Read 172 reviews

• grade A+

• Total schools 23

• Students 21,067

• League City, TX•

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  299 reviews

Senior: There are a lot of good things about Clear Brook High School. For students who want to excel in any are, there are plenty of opportunities for them to do so. There's a variety of advanced and AP classes offered, a variety of sports, a great audio/visual program (which I happen to be a part of), a legendary robotics program, and, of course, what seems like a million different clubs. The sheer amount of choices that a student has at this school can be overwhelming at first, but once I learned to navigate them, the independence and growth that it brought me is something that I wouldn't trade for anything. This is especially helped by the school's great community - there's a diverse array of students, so anyone can fit in, and most of the teachers are supportive and truly care about their jobs. Overall, I had a pretty great experience at Brook. Keep up the great work! Go Wolverines!... Read 299 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 46

• Students 40,737

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  552 reviews

Alum: I loved how the teachers were non-biased with a focus on giving us the tools to learn rather then informing us what we should know. They really focused on giving us an excellent education experience by being very entertaining. When it comes to academic points and helping us achieve a high class rank, the CFISD staff are really there to help us through counseling and providing opportunities to improve our class grades. As we transitioned towards the end of the year, their early start of college and career fairs at their facilities really helped everyone give a great initiative on planning their major in college. The staff at CFISD were overall excellent, and it's a given since they are among some of the best school districts in the nation!... Read 552 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 90

• Students 114,881

• Conroe, TX•

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  251 reviews

Parent: Conroe ISD is the best of the best. I love the diversity, the special programs (ESL support, 504, gifted & talented), the little ways students can get involved in clubs, and the top-notch teachers! We have children at Giesinger, Peet, and Conroe High School. All are amazing schools that have something wonderful to offer each student. Always get involved in your child's education, and you'll see great things happen!... Read 251 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 61

• Students 64,563

• Sugar Land, TX•

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  44 reviews

Senior: Harmony public schools are an amazing school district! The schools provide students with an abundant amount of STEM programs! Overall school environment is always clean and well maintained! The Staff and teachers are friendly and easy to approach! Students are always challenged to different real life problems in class. Students are also college-ready by their graduation year And have extra guidance with college counselors. Teachers are always open for office hours as well. As a student in Harmony Public Schools, my experiences in school and after school have been very good. The academic Curriculum is indeed challenging and involves real world problems. Electives are primarily STEM-based, and shadows a few careers in STEM. Clubs and activities (such as newspaper club, HOSA, NHS, robotics) are entertaining and interesting to be involved in! Students are taught to be leaders and respectful peers with each other. Parents are always involved and informed with school announcements and news... Read 44 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 6

• Students 3,992

• Sugar Land, TX•

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  721 reviews

Alum: had the incredible privilege of attending a school that I genuinely enjoyed and cherished. From the moment I stepped onto the campus, I could sense a vibrant and positive energy that permeated every corner. It was a place where learning transcended the boundaries of the classroom, and personal growth was nurtured alongside academic achievements. One aspect that made my school experience so enjoyable was the supportive and nurturing community. The teachers and staff went above and beyond to create a welcoming environment where every student felt valued and encouraged to explore their passions. They not only imparted knowledge but also instilled a love for learning, inspiring us to become lifelong learners.... Read 721 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 82

• Students 76,735

• Humble, TX•

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  202 reviews

Alum: My experience with the Humble Independent School District was wonderful as a high school student. Compared to Houston ISD, the size comparisons are beyond different. Attending a smaller school district made my high school career easier;there was more funding towards the schools, teachers took their jobs seriously and not treated it as a daycare for young adults, the environment of the school district is diverse; Humble ISD has many great attributes and using 1000 characters isn’t enough to express my experience here. The district takes pride in their students wellbeing and the community’s as well. When covid occurred in 2020 the district gave out free meals to every student in their district and to their parents as well, each year there is a Christmas parade which allows each school to participate, and Humble ISD even allow the community and students too vote on how their students calendar should be, because of this students get a week off in October and February. This district CARES!... Read 202 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 49

• Students 45,528

• Rosenberg, TX•

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  206 reviews

Senior: The teachers that I have had are were all amazing. I also have taken Advanced Placement courses since freshman year, which really challenged me. I participated in our school's cheer team which was a great way to branch out and meet new people! Overall, I fairly enjoyed my experience with the schools and school district, I just wish the students themselves were more inclusive to others.... Read 206 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 42

• Students 36,519

• Klein, TX•

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  474 reviews

Senior: My experience in Klein schools through out the years has been mostly great. I started at Erhrardt Elementary and all my teachers there were very nice and caring. I felt like all of the teachers and administration knew my name and always went out of their way to talk to me. I went to middle school at Kleb Intermediate. The most of the teachers there were nice but it was bigger and a lot more students so I felt like I was just another student there outside of sports. My coaches knew me well. The summer before starting at Klein High I was working out with the high school coaches and I already felt more comfortable being in high school. Playing sports really helped with transitioning from middle school to high school. Klein High is good about pushing core values and treating everyone like they are someone! The most teachers and administrators have all been personable and friendly. I highly recommend this school district.... Read 474 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 52

• Students 52,824

• Montgomery, TX•

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  69 reviews

Alum: Montgomery high school was like a well rounded family. It had its parents (teachers), it’s sometimes annoying but fun siblings (peers), and yes even a class pet. Montgomery high school really helped me grow in the academic aspect and gave many opportunities for me to grow as an athlete! The only reason I have as many opportunities to go to college as I do is because of the exposure you get from being a part of Montgomery high school and it’s a huge legacy.... Read 69 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 10

• Students 8,920

• Alvin, TX•

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  113 reviews

Senior: I've attended Alvin Independent School District since second grade when I moved in to Alvin, Texas. I love our district and our rules because it provides a save environment for all their students. Recently a new policy was adopted in all of district and it was our No headphones/Airpods policy. We adopted this new policy for the reason that last year there was a drill at Alvin High School and a student stay inside because of his inability to hear the fire alarm due to him having his headphones on. Since this incident, our district decided to embrace a new rule to keep all of its students safe . Now in every drill all the student successfully exit the building safely.... Read 113 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 32

• Students 27,006

• Deer Park, TX•

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  212 reviews

Senior: The staff really care about the success of their students. I always felt safe on campus, and always had resources to reach out if I felt I was lagging behind. DPISD offers a dual credit program with a local community college, which has prepared myself and dozens of other students for college life, two years before they even go off to their university of choice. With the dual credit program DPISD offers, there is an early college program in which students take a track through both high school and the local community college to graduate with both a high school diploma, and Associates degree. The educational resources at DPISD are exceptional, and I am glad I have been lucky enough to attend. Go Deer!... Read 212 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 14

• Students 12,370

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  146 reviews

Senior: Spring Branch is probably one of the best School Districts here in Houston, Texas. The fundings are great, which means we can enjoy more extracurricular activities as well as other elective such as engineering which was implemented here at Northbrook last year. Overall, the only thing that it lacks is the food. Some schools have food that has been freezed who knows how long and it's supposed to be healthy according to Michelle Obama but it doesn't seem healthy serving pizza everyday.... Read 146 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 48

• Students 33,288

• Houston, TX•

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  9 reviews

Sophomore: Harmony Public Schools in my area (I've attended 3 of them- Excellence, Achievement, and currently in Discovery) have given me the opportunity to build a strong foundation and grow on top of it in specialized fields chosen in accordance with my interests. The staff is cooperative and encouraging, and there is a perfect balance of guidance/individualism in their learning environment! They could use some work on general student culture, but as a lifetime student here, I've found that they are progessively getting better in that area!... Read 9 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 9

• Students 5,987

• Crosby, TX•

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  42 reviews

Alum: Great school, many opportunities, and many resources to continue your education. They offer a program called Modified early college program (MECA) where a sophomore in high school can earn their associates by the time they graduate high school. They are partnered with San Jacinto Community College and offer discounts to tuition to the high school students.... Read 42 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 9

• Students 6,337

• Katy, TX•

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Junior: I love Aristoi Classical Academy, the school is rigerous yet rewarding and very well organized. I have learned so much at this school, from Rhetoric to Humane Letters I am taught not only the classics in the best way possible, but taught how to think and explain my thoughts and beliefs in an organized and understandable way. The community at the school is phenomenal, and the students are very close to one another in a way I have only seen at Aristoi. The teachers are well known for their ability to teach well and for their passion in helping their students. With such a small teacher to student ratio, I find it very easy to have one on one time with teachers who are willing to help me if I’m struggling. Overall Aristoi is an excellent school that has a strong community and acedemically rigorous courses that prepare you not only for college, but for the rest of your life.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,079

• Magnolia, TX•

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  77 reviews

Senior: Overall, my experience at Magnolia High School would be considered average. I moved to the school during junior year after spending sophmore year homeschooled, and freshman year in another school district. When I got to Magnolia I was scared to be left out, feeling like I might never make friends. But, on the first day, I met two of my best friends. Through the year though, I did deal with some bullying from other students, but learned to tune it out and focus on myself and my schoolwork. Senior year was a much better year overall, I made many more friends after joining the cheerleading team, one of the best in the state, and being open to meeting new people. Most of the teachers were very good at their jobs and were accommodating to each student, but there were the select few who I and others were not able to connect with or understand. This got in the way of learning and made the class difficult. Even through this we were able to work together to figure the workload on our own.... Read 77 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 17

• Students 13,122

• La Porte, TX•

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  49 reviews

Parent: LPISD is one of the best kept secrets in the Houston area. Let me start by saying last year I had 3 students in 3 different schools; a 4-year-old at the Early Education Center at Heritage Elementary, an 8-year-old in 3rd grade at Rizzuto Elementary, and a 16-year-old at the Academy of Viola Dewalt. Just like my children, each of these schools is unique in its own right, but the culture of the district is cohesive and I attribute that to the communication of leadership from the admin building to the individual campuses. By opening the doors for volunteer programs, corporate partnerships, and family engagement opportunities, we have truly provided much-needed additional support to both students and teachers to help them succeed. Our teachers are second to none at teaching the whole child. Our athletics and fine arts programs are not only great, they just keep getting better (check out our Track and Field and Band records and attend the LPHS musical in the winter!) We love LPISD!... Read 49 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 13

• Students 6,999

• Baytown, TX•

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  137 reviews

Senior: As a student, my experience with Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District has been nothing short of positive. I have been a student in this district for 4 years and have found the staff to be incredibly supportive of my academic pursuits. One of the most notable positive aspects of Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District is the dedication that the teachers have to their students. They are always willing to answer questions, provide extra help, and offer feedback on assignments. This type of support has been invaluable to me as a student, allowing me to excel academically in ways that I may not have been able to otherwise.... Read 137 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 29

• Students 23,318

• Sugar Land, TX•

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  8 reviews

Sophomore: This is my first year in harmony public school but I definitely found it better than any school I attended. The teachers are very engaging, whenever I needed help all the teachers made me feel extremely comfortable with asking them. I also found that they talk to us a lot of college readiness. As I said if I had any questions about colleges or classes that could help me in the future my counselor would always try to give me all the answers, even she would call me to her office to make sure that everything is going good, and that I am trying to complete my volunteering hours. The clubs are absolutely great we get a lot of apportunities for volunteering and be able to do what we love.... Read 8 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 6

• Students 3,677

• Huffman, TX•

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  11 reviews

Parent: Everything about this school district is Great except for the Middle schools Ability to control Bullying' of Handicapped children. Also Notifying A Parent of A Concern or problem there child is involved in. As well as Student safety. If I could Home school my children for grades 6-8 at this point' I would. I contacted and wrote the Administration office A 5 page letter' with detailed information of my daughter being bullied and harrassed and I Recieved 1 call from there office which I missed because we were in a Dr's appointment. I did not receive any further contact from them but my daughter has now gone home bound do to her medical condition.... Read 11 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 4

• Students 3,439

• New Caney, TX•

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  103 reviews

Alum: The New Caney Independent School District is one I had the honor of attending. It is a great place for students, weather they are more academically focused, or more club and sports orientated. There is something there for everyone!... Read 103 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 20

• Students 16,274