Education in Houston, TX
Updated 2026 • Schools and education data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 estimates (Population 25+: 1,531,065)
Education Levels (Age 25+)
Median Earnings by Education Level
Annual median earnings for full-time workers aged 25+
School Enrollment
Education in Houston
Education plays a vital role in Houston, TX's community. With 36% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, this is a well-educated area (above the national average). The area is served by 30 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels. This page covers school options, graduation rates, and educational resources.
Schools in Houston, TX
Showing 30 schools — including public, private, and charter schools with student-teacher ratios and graduation rates.
| School Name | District | Level | Teachers | Students | Ratio | Grad. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON NORTH | TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES | High | 14 | 252 | 1/17 | — |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON SOUTHWEST | TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES | High | 15 | 360 | 1/23 | — |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER EL | SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL | Elementary | 33 | 516 | 1/15 | — |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER MIDDLE | SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL | Middle | 14 | 258 | 1/17 | — |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER EL II | SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL | Elementary | 13 | 285 | 1/20 | — |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER HIGH | SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL | Secondary | 3 | 54 | 1/16 | — |
| GEORGE I SANCHEZ CHARTER | GEORGE I SANCHEZ CHARTER | Other | 32 | 600 | 1/18 | — |
| GEORGE I SANCHEZ NORTH | GEORGE I SANCHEZ CHARTER | Other | 21 | 362 | 1/16 | — |
| EARLY COLLEGE T-STEM ACADEMY | RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS | High | 21 | 314 | 1/14 | — |
| PSTEM ACADEMY | RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS | Elementary | 26 | 514 | 1/19 | — |
| EARLY COLLEGE STEM ACADEMY | RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS | Middle | 20 | 324 | 1/15 | — |
| NORTH EAST STEM ACADEMY | RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS | Middle | 4 | 57 | 1/14 | — |
| LEONEL CASTILLO EARLY CHILDHOOD STEM ACADEMY | RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS | Elementary | 3 | 54 | 1/18 | — |
| RYSS STEM ACADEMY AT FIRST FRIENDS PASADENA | RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS | Elementary | — | — | — | — |
| ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED LEARNING | ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED LEARNING INC | Elementary | 46 | 850 | 1/18 | — |
| ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Elementary | 18 | 370 | 1/20 | — |
| HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER | EXCEL ACADEMY | High | 11 | 136 | 1/12 | — |
| EXCEL ACADEMY EDUCATION TRANSITION CENTER | EXCEL ACADEMY | Secondary | 3 | 36 | 1/12 | — |
| TWO DIMENSIONS PREPARATORY ACADEMY | TWO DIMENSIONS PREPARATORY ACADEMY | Elementary | 8 | 183 | 1/21 | — |
| TWO DIMENSIONS/VICKERY | TWO DIMENSIONS PREPARATORY ACADEMY | Elementary | 12 | 208 | 1/17 | — |
| TWO DIMENSIONS AT CORSICANA | TWO DIMENSIONS PREPARATORY ACADEMY | Prekindergarten | 3 | 73 | 1/24 | — |
| VARNETT CHARTER SCHOOL | THE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Elementary | 23 | 514 | 1/21 | — |
| THE VARNETT SCHOOL - NORTHEAST | THE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Elementary | 16 | 344 | 1/21 | — |
| THE VARNETT SCHOOL - EAST | THE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL | Elementary | 16 | 227 | 1/13 | — |
| RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY HOUSTON (SUBURBAN) | RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN) | High | 5 | 156 | 1/26 | — |
| AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL | AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH | Elementary | 23 | 391 | 1/16 | — |
| FRIENDS FOR LIFE MIDDLE | AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH | Middle | 11 | 176 | 1/14 | — |
| HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL | HOUSTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL | High | 19 | 173 | 1/9 | — |
| HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY | HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY INC | Elementary | 28 | 643 | 1/22 | — |
| HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY - CORAL CAMPUS | HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY INC | Other | 40 | 914 | 1/22 | — |
TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON NORTH
HighTEXANS CAN ACADEMIES
TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON SOUTHWEST
HighTEXANS CAN ACADEMIES
SER-NINOS CHARTER EL
ElementarySER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL
SER-NINOS CHARTER MIDDLE
MiddleSER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL
SER-NINOS CHARTER EL II
ElementarySER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL
SER-NINOS CHARTER HIGH
SecondarySER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL
GEORGE I SANCHEZ CHARTER
OtherGEORGE I SANCHEZ CHARTER
GEORGE I SANCHEZ NORTH
OtherGEORGE I SANCHEZ CHARTER
EARLY COLLEGE T-STEM ACADEMY
HighRAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS
PSTEM ACADEMY
ElementaryRAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS
EARLY COLLEGE STEM ACADEMY
MiddleRAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS
NORTH EAST STEM ACADEMY
MiddleRAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS
LEONEL CASTILLO EARLY CHILDHOOD STEM ACADEMY
ElementaryRAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS
RYSS STEM ACADEMY AT FIRST FRIENDS PASADENA
ElementaryRAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS
ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED LEARNING
ElementaryACADEMY OF ACCELERATED LEARNING INC
ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL
ElementaryALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL
HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
HighEXCEL ACADEMY
EXCEL ACADEMY EDUCATION TRANSITION CENTER
SecondaryEXCEL ACADEMY
TWO DIMENSIONS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
ElementaryTWO DIMENSIONS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
TWO DIMENSIONS/VICKERY
ElementaryTWO DIMENSIONS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
TWO DIMENSIONS AT CORSICANA
PrekindergartenTWO DIMENSIONS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
VARNETT CHARTER SCHOOL
ElementaryTHE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL
THE VARNETT SCHOOL - NORTHEAST
ElementaryTHE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL
THE VARNETT SCHOOL - EAST
ElementaryTHE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY HOUSTON (SUBURBAN)
HighRICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)
AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL
ElementaryAMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH
FRIENDS FOR LIFE MIDDLE
MiddleAMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH
HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL
HighHOUSTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY
ElementaryHOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY INC
HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY - CORAL CAMPUS
OtherHOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY INC
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Warm weather all year round
- •Plenty of family-friendly activities
- •Active arts and music scene
- •Vibrant nightlife options available
- •Numerous parks and green spaces
- •Good job market for many fields
- •Diverse culture and activities
- •Great food scene in the city
- •Relatively low cost of living
- •Strong sense of community support
Cons
- •Limited public transportation options
- •Public schools can be lacking
- •Income inequality in neighborhoods
- •High humidity and heat levels
- •Political divide in local views
- •Some areas show racial tensions
- •Reports of high crime rates
- •Traffic congestion is frequent
- •Healthcare access can be uneven
- •Risk of flooding in some areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Houston, TX? ▼
The cost of living in Houston, TX is 0% equal to the national average, with a cost of living index of 100 (where 100 represents the U.S. average). Housing typically accounts for the largest portion of living expenses. See full cost of living breakdown →
Is Houston, TX a safe place to live? ▼
Houston, TX is average in terms of safety, with crime rates near the national average. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood. View detailed Houston crime statistics →
How are the schools in Houston, TX? ▼
Houston, TX has 30 schools serving the community, including public, private, and charter options. School quality varies, so we recommend checking specific school ratings and test scores. See Houston school ratings →
What are the best neighborhoods in Houston, TX? ▼
The best neighborhoods in Houston, TX depend on your priorities. For families, look for areas near top-rated schools with lower crime rates. For affordability, neighborhoods vary in price depending on proximity to amenities and schools.
How are the taxes in Houston, TX? ▼
Tax rates in Houston, TX include state and local components. The cost of living index of 100 reflects a moderate cost environment compared to the national average. View detailed Houston tax information →
How does Houston, TX compare to nearby cities? ▼
Houston, TX offers comparable costs to nearby communities. With a cost of living index of 100, median home prices of $0, and a crime rate of 0 per 1,000 residents, you can compare these metrics side-by-side. Use the compare feature to evaluate specific cities.
What is the weather like in Houston, TX? ▼
Weather in Houston, TX varies by season. Climate data varies by season. View detailed Houston climate & environment data →
How do schools in Houston, TX compare to state average? ▼
School quality in Houston, TX varies by district and individual school. We recommend checking specific school ratings, test scores, and parent reviews for the neighborhoods you're considering.
📅 Last Updated: February 2026
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), National Center for Education Statistics