798 schools in Houston

Texas · Public K-12

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Houston's 798 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 526,618 students (478 elementary, 137 middle, and 157 high).

7-year change in Houston

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

525,339

-54,114 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

760

+15 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

was 9%

% Hispanic

64%

was 61%

% Black

21%

was 23%

% Asian

was 5%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Largest by enrollment

NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH4,284 students ELSIK H S4,057 students SUMMER CREEK H S3,972 students

Excludes virtual / online schools.

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
THE LAWSON ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-08	235
THE LION LANE SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-PK	268
THE PANDA PATH SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-PK	161
THE PRO-VISION ACADEMY	High	09-12	212
THE RHODES SCHOOL - HUMBLE	Elementary	PK-08	236
THE RHODES SCHOOL - NORTHSHORE CAMPUS	Elementary	PK-06	200
THE SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AT BAMMEL	Elementary	PK-05	88
THE TIGER TRAIL SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-PK	286
THE VARNETT SCHOOL - EAST	Elementary	PK-06	275
THE VARNETT SCHOOL - NORTHEAST	Elementary	PK-08	354
THE WILDCAT WAY SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-PK	268
THOMAS HANCOCK EL	Elementary	PK-04	336
THOMAS MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	391
THOMPSON EL	Elementary	01-05	455
THOMPSON EL	Elementary	PK-05	363
THOMPSON INT	Middle	07-08	835
THORNWOOD EL	Elementary	PK-05	391
TICE EL	Elementary	PK-05	669
TIJERINA EL	Elementary	PK-05	333
TINSLEY EL	Elementary	01-05	590
TIPPS EL	Elementary	PK-05	980
TRAVIS EL	Elementary	KG-05	762
TREASURE FOREST EL	Elementary	KG-05	432
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - HOUSTON CAMPUS	Combined	M-M	·
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - HOUSTON CAMPUS - DAWN RD	Combined	M-M	·
TRUITT MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	1,353
TWAIN EL	Elementary	PK-05	924
TWO DIMENSIONS PREPARATORY ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-05	144
TWO DIMENSIONS/VICKERY	Elementary	PK-05	203
UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-05	36
VALLEY OAKS EL	Elementary	PK-05	894
VALLEY WEST EL	Elementary	PK-05	505
VARDEMAN EC/PK/K	Elementary	PK-KG	624
VARNETT CHARTER SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-08	530
VICTORY EARLY COLLEGE H S	High	09-12	442
VINES EC/PK/K	Elementary	PK-KG	572
WAINWRIGHT EL	Elementary	PK-05	382
WALNUT BEND EL	Elementary	PK-05	587
WALTRIP H S	High	09-12	1,615
WASHINGTON B T H S	High	09-12	811
WATKINS MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	1,283
WELCH MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	547
WESLEY EL	Elementary	PK-05	291
WEST BRIAR MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	994
WEST UNIVERSITY EL	Elementary	PK-05	1,183
WESTBURY H S	High	09-12	1,991
WESTCHASE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-08	595
WESTCHESTER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES	High	06-12	864
WESTFIELD H S	High	09-12	2,264
WESTSIDE H S	High	09-12	2,729
WESTWOOD EL	Elementary	KG-05	475
WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY	Elementary	PK-08	715
WHEATLEY H S	High	09-12	537
WHIDBY EL	Elementary	PK-05	369
WHITE E EL	Elementary	PK-05	691
WHITTIER EL	Elementary	PK-05	326
WILCHESTER EL	Elementary	PK-05	854
WILLBERN EL	Elementary	PK-05	831
WILLIAMS MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	352
WILLOWRIDGE H S	High	09-12	1,242
WILSON EL	Elementary	PK-05	756
WINDSOR VILLAGE EL	Elementary	PK-05	628
WISDOM H S	High	09-12	1,965
WOODCREEK MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	1,116
WOODLAND ACRES EL	Elementary	PK-05	458
WOODLAND ACRES MIDDLE	Middle	06-08	570
WOODSON SCHOOL	Elementary	PK-05	457
WOODVIEW EL	Elementary	PK-05	503
WORSHAM EL	Elementary	01-05	449
WORTHING H S	High	09-12	751
YATES H S	High	09-12	685
YEAGER EL	Elementary	PK-05	708
YELLOWSTONE COLLEGE PREPARATORY	Middle	06-10	321
YES PREP - 5TH WARD	High	06-12	933
YES PREP - BRAYS OAKS	High	06-12	1,051
YES PREP - EAST END	High	06-12	1,014
YES PREP - GULFTON	High	06-12	1,039
YES PREP - HOBBY	High	06-11	685
YES PREP - NORTH CENTRAL	High	06-12	1,002
YES PREP - NORTHLINE	High	06-12	1,004
YES PREP - NORTHSIDE	High	06-12	948
YES PREP - NORTHWEST	High	06-12	940
YES PREP - SOUTHEAST	High	06-12	854
YES PREP - SOUTHSIDE	High	06-12	860
YES PREP - SOUTHWEST	High	06-12	1,060
YES PREP - WEST	High	06-12	990
YES PREP - WHITE OAK	High	06-12	942
YES PREP AIRLINE EL	Elementary	PK-04	632
YES PREP EAST END EL	Elementary	PK-04	607
YES PREP HOBBY EL	Elementary	PK-02	186
YES PREP NORTH FOREST	High	06-12	991
YES PREP NORTH RANKIN EL	Elementary	PK-02	262
YES PREP SOUTHWEST OAKS EL	Elementary	PK-02	447
YOUENS EL	Elementary	PK-05	675
YOUNG EL	Elementary	PK-05	334
YOUNG WOMEN'S COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY	High	06-12	494
YOUNG WOMENS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY	Middle	06-10	355
YOUNGBLOOD INT	Middle	05-06	864

About Houston

Houston is a broad Texas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 798 schools and 526,618 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 478 elementary, 137 middle, 157 high, and 26 other.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 9%: 579,453 students in SY 2017-18 versus 525,339 in SY 2024-25. Houston now counts 760 public schools, up from 745 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Houston discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Houston?

Houston, Texas has 798 public K-12 schools serving approximately 526,618 students.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Houston?

Houston has 478 elementary, 137 middle, 157 high, 26 combined-grade public schools.

What is the largest public school in Houston?

TEXAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY AT HOUSTON is the largest public school in Houston by enrollment, with approximately 8,641 students.

What school districts serve Houston?

Houston is served by 71 public school districts, including ALIEF ISD, ARISTOI CLASSICAL ACADEMY, FORT BEND ISD, HOUSTON ISD, SPRING BRANCH ISD and 66 others.

What grade levels do public schools in Houston cover?

Public schools in Houston serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Houston?

180 of the 798 public schools in Houston are charter schools.

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