What is the best school district in Houston?

Katy ISD and Fort Bend ISD are consistently rated among the best districts in Houston and Texas. Katy ISD earned a TEA 'A' rating with nationally ranked schools like Tompkins HS. Spring Branch ISD (Memorial area) and Conroe ISD (The Woodlands) are also top-tier.

What are Houston's best magnet schools?

Houston ISD operates the largest magnet school system in Texas. DeBakey HS for Health Professions is ranked #1 in Texas and top 10 nationally. Carnegie Vanguard HS, Challenge Early College HS, and Energy Institute HS are also highly ranked.

How much is private school in Houston?

Houston's top private schools range from $20,000–$38,000 per year. St. John's School and The Kinkaid School are the most prestigious (and expensive) at $30K–$38K. Catholic schools like Strake Jesuit and St. Agnes run $20K–$24K.

Houston Schools by Zip Code

Enter a Houston zip code to see rated schools, or browse ISD ratings, magnet programs, and private school options below.

Houston-Area School Districts (ISD Ratings)

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

8/10TEA: A

Third-largest district in Texas. Bridgeland HS nationally ranked. Strong STEM and CTE programs. 90+ campuses.

Students: 118,000+Top Schools: Bridgeland HS, Cypress Woods HS, Rennell ElementaryZips: 77429 77433 77064 77065 77069 77070

Katy ISD

9/10TEA: A

Consistently ranked top 10 in Texas. Tompkins HS and Seven Lakes HS are nationally recognized. Strong athletics and AP programs.

Students: 95,000+Top Schools: Tompkins HS, Seven Lakes HS, Taylor HSZips: 77449 77450 77493 77494

Fort Bend ISD

8/10TEA: A

Most diverse district in Texas. Clements HS is a top STEM school. Strong magnet and dual-language programs.

Students: 78,000+Top Schools: Clements HS, Austin HS, Dulles HSZips: 77478 77479 77498 77459 77406

Spring Branch ISD

8/10TEA: A

Serves affluent Memorial/Spring Branch area. Memorial HS is a top public school in Texas. Strong IB and AP programs.

Students: 35,000+Top Schools: Memorial HS, Stratford HS, Spring Branch MSZips: 77024 77055 77079 77043

Conroe ISD

8/10TEA: A

Serves The Woodlands. The Woodlands HS and College Park HS are top-ranked. Excellent fine arts and extracurriculars.

Students: 70,000+Top Schools: The Woodlands HS, College Park HS, The Woodlands College ParkZips: 77380 77381 77382 77384 77385 77389

Houston ISD

6/10TEA: B

Texas' largest district. Quality varies by campus. DeBakey HS for Health Professions is nationally ranked #1 magnet. Strong magnet program system.

Students: 187,000+Top Schools: DeBakey HS, Carnegie Vanguard HS, Bellaire HSZips: 77005 77006 77007 77019 77002 77003 77004

Clear Creek ISD

8/10TEA: A

Serves Clear Lake/NASA area. Strong STEM pipeline due to NASA proximity. Clear Lake HS and Clear Falls HS are top-rated.

Students: 43,000+Top Schools: Clear Lake HS, Clear Falls HS, Clear Springs HSZips: 77058 77059 77062 77573 77565

Pearland ISD

8/10TEA: A

Fast-growing district with strong academics. Dawson HS consistently rated among Houston's best. Growing STEM and CTE programs.

Students: 20,000+Top Schools: Dawson HS, Pearland HS, Turner College & CareerZips: 77581 77584

Top Magnet School Programs

Houston ISD operates the largest magnet school system in Texas, with specialized programs in health sciences, STEM, early college, and international studies. Admission is competitive and lottery-based.

School	Focus	Rating	Zip
DeBakey HS for Health Professions	Health Sciences & Medicine	10/10	77021
Carnegie Vanguard HS	Gifted & Talented	9/10	77006
Challenge Early College HS	Early College / Dual Credit	9/10	77004
East Early College HS	Early College / STEM	8/10	77012
Energy Institute HS	Energy & Sustainability	8/10	77020
Westside HS	International Studies	8/10	77077