2024 Best Elementary Schools in the Houston Area

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

St. John's School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

K-12,

121 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Middle school student says I love St. Johns so much! I really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really....

Read 121 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,424,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

The John Cooper School

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Private School,

THE WOODLANDS, TX,

PK, K-12,

272 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says The community at John Cooper teaches me something new every day, whether it is in the classroom, learning about life science and parts of a cell, or how to improve my speed on the track while....

Read 272 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,343,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

The Awty International School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

177 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says My school, the Awty International School, is the best school in the world. I love it so much, but sometimes it is stressful. As we are a full IB school, it is a rigorous process, meaning students do....

Read 177 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,796,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#4 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

The Village School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

262 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We moved to Houston four years ago and coming to The Village School was one of our best decisions. My son graduated this year and his experience has been wonderful. I appreciate how his teachers....

Read 262 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,756,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#5 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

The Kinkaid School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

108 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Both my sons currently attend The Kinkaid School. As a non legacy parent I was worried at first about not being a legacy. I have been pleasantly surprised at how welcoming and diverse the school is.....

Read 108 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,469,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#6 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

British International School of Houston

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Private School,

KATY, TX,

PK, K-12,

85 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My 3-year-old attends the EY1 program here, and I can say it has been a phenomenal experience from the start. He was attending a different school before this where he was quite unhappy, and as soon....

Read 85 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 950,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

#7 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

105 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Duchesne has exceeded all of my expectations! My daughter has become a confident, intelligent and kind person. She says Duchesne is her 2nd home and looks forward to going there everyday. The....

Read 105 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 768,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#8 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

Saint Thomas' Episcopal School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

102 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says Saint Thomas Episcopal is a great school in many aspects such as: the arts with our amazing Scottish Arts program, Student Life with all our great sports and clubs, and parent involvement with the....

Read 102 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 635,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#9 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

Houston Quran Academy

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

59 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I like that they teach them Arabic and Quran and islamic studies Academically they are the best also.

Read 59 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 342,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#10 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

Robert M. Beren Academy

Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says A fantastic community, where teachers and staff want you to do well in school and in life. I attended RMBA for 13 years, felt completely safe and academically prepared for college. I am still friends....

Read 20 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 239,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#11 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

LIH - Lycée International de Houston

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

32 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Read 32 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 205,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

#12 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

The Post Oak School

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Private School,

BELLAIRE, TX,

PK, K-12,

31 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My son has attended since PK, currently in 6th. My daughter attended (graduated) 9-12. AMAZING. My highschooler was incredibly prepared for college. The IB curriculum is challenging and excellent, but there is so much more- take a tour! My son has had incredibly impressive teachers who care deeply about his progress and happiness. He is thriving, and he is a huge sports guy and not missing a thing. He has been enjoying soccer at...And as parents, I have felt connected and had so much fun getting to know the families at our school. Many opportunities to be on campus and be a part of the experience..

Read 31 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 468,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#13 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

Second Baptist School - Woodway

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

138 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Second Baptist has provided an academically rigorous education which has honed its students for college. Countless graduates note the usefulness of a Second Baptist education as they enter into their....

Read 138 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,224,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

#14 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

The Woodlands Christian Academy

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Private School,

THE WOODLANDS, TX,

PK, K-12,

106 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The Woodlands Christian Academy holds up to its name in that it truly helps students prepare for college. The counselors, teachers and administrators are all very helpful in guiding students along....

Read 106 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 857,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#15 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

Westbury Christian School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

83 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Westbury Christian was a game changer for my son after returning to a regular school setting post covid. Now 4 years later here we are and it’s been the best decision for him! Teachers love their....

Read 83 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 322,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#16 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

School of the Woods

Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I am a Montessori convert! My kids are in early childhood and lower elementary at School of the Woods and we couldn’t be happier! The education is student-led, yes, but it’s not a free for all like...My kids totally embrace the multi-sensory learning. It’s made them passionate about exploring and going deeper in to the world around them! We love that they are encouraged to follow their own...I love all-school functions like the annual Chili Cook Off, where I get to see older kids and witness how Montessori students grow up to be confident, enthusiastic, and truly thoughtful adolescents....

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 288,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#17 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

Fort Bend Christian Academy

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Private School,

SUGAR LAND, TX,

PK, K-12,

226 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Enjoy this school in the best way! The people, the atmosphere, the fellowship….hands down. The smiles on the faces tell the story of who we praise between these walls..

Read 226 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 844,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#18 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

Cypress Christian School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

K-12,

142 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The academics program is incredible and the teachers are all incredibly caring! I particularly do not like lunch rooms because they are loud, but the teachers willingly allow me to stay in their room....

Read 142 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 830,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Houston Area.

Spring Branch Academic Institute

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Spring Branch Independent School District, TX,

K-12,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Because the school is smaller than your typical high school, the teachers were able to better help their students, and I really appreciated how well they take care of everyone. The moment you start....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 148,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Houston Area.

Sam Houston State University Charter School

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Public School,

THE WOODLANDS, TX,

K-6,

16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Sam Houston University has been a great experience so far. The professors I have had are all very knowledgeable and work with you throughout the semester. The facilities are constantly being updated....

Read 16 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 493,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#19 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

Providence Classical School

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Private School,

SPRING, TX,

PK, K-12,

28 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This school was one of the best decisions we have made as parents. It has developed a fire for learning in our kids, and they have thrived on the volleyball, tennis, and cross country teams in high....

Read 28 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 396,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#21 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

The Covenant Preparatory School

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Private School,

KINGWOOD, TX,

PK, K-12,

62 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says There are no worst parts of my experience. My granddaughter has received a Christina based high academic and I could not think of anything but positives when it comes to the curriculum, the teachers....

Read 62 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 276,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#22 Best Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area.

Northland Christian School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

102 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Northland has good academic programs, in a safe environment, and opportunities to play various sports. The school should invest in expanding the types of classes it offers..

Read 102 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 450,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Houston Area.

Michael L. Griffin Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Katy Independent School District, TX,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great school! Excellent staff and teachers. We are very pleased with the academic performance of this school. Also has very strong parent involvement, but still manages to teach student independence..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 821,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Houston Area.

Creekside Forest Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Tomball Independent School District, TX,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We moved to this area around four months ago and our daughter started school here. The teachers, the environment, and all the activities are awesome! We are so happy with the school!.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 656,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,