Are there public schools that are just as good as private schools?

As the fourth largest public school district in the United States, Houston is fortunate to offer some exceptional public schools.

Our research shows that elementary school desirability and performance are directly related to the wealth of the surrounding neighborhood. Therefore top schools inside the city include River Oaks, West University, Horn (Bellaire), Poe (Southampton), and Roberts (University Place).

At the high school level, Houston’s best public schools are application-only magnet schools like Carnegie Vanguard, DeBakey, and the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

Click here to read our analysis of Houston’s magnet school lottery.