NAIS Member Schools in the Houston Area

#1 Best Private High 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 High 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 High 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 High 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 High 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,

#7 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

The Emery/Weiner School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

6-12,

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

Featured Review: Senior says Being an Emery student is a title I am so proud to hold. Emery has given me countless opportunities to pursue leadership positions, grow as a student, and become a kinder and more hardworking....

Read 91 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 604,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

#10 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

Episcopal High School

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Private School,

BELLAIRE, TX,

9-12,

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

Featured Review: Senior says The best part about Episcopal, besides the amazing food, is the helpful and understanding teachers. I am personally in AP and Honor classes, which are very difficult, and with the help of the....

Read 178 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 808,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#11 Best Private High 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,

#12 Best Private High 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,

#18 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

St. Thomas High School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

9-12,

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

Featured Review: Works Here says This will be my 23rd year at STH and it has been an amazing experience both as a faculty member and as a parent of three graduates. STH is a family which takes care of its students like they were....

Read 182 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 749,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#19 Best Private High 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,

#24 Best Private High 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,

#25 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

Houston Christian High School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

9-12,

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

Featured Review: Senior says One of the best parts of my experience at Houston Christian High School was the strong sense of community fostered among students, teachers, and staff. The school's smaller size allowed for more...The school offered a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, allowing students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. However, while the academic curriculum was rigorous and....

Read 153 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 499,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#29 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

St. John XXIII College Preparatory

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Private School,

KATY, TX,

9-12,

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

Featured Review: Alum says I graduated from St. John XXIII about 10 years ago and found the experience to be satisfactory. The small class size and good student-to-teacher ratio give students the opportunity to make a name for...Overall, I had a great experience at St. John XXII and would send my kids here, if I happened to live in the area..

Read 130 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 439,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#34 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

Memorial Private School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

6-12,

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

Featured Review: Other says In my experience, MPHS is a school that knows how to take care of students who are looking for an oasis where they can develop and learn in an environment full of love and patience, where teachers....

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 84,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#35 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

Lutheran North Academy

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

6-12,

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

Featured Review: Alum says I had a great experience with the school. I loved all of my friends there and the teachers were amazing. It was like a second home to me and I wouldn’t have traded it for anything else, so glad my....

Read 71 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 108,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#45 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

Logos Preparatory Academy

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Private School,

SUGAR LAND, TX,

K-12,

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

Featured Review: Senior says Love the school. Would be nice to have better facilities, culture is awesome! I have been going to Logos Preparatory Academy since kindergarten. Teachers are wonderful an truly care about their...The classes however, are excellent. We have advanced placement as well as dual credit classes, allowing me to get college credit while still in high school..

Read 95 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 605,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#49 Best Private High Schools in Houston Area.

Calvary Episcopal Preparatory

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

RICHMOND, TX,

PK, K-12,

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

Featured Review: Parent says Our 3 children have thrived at Calvary in elementary and middle. At Calvary, each of my children have been able to shine with the small class sizes, the Christian atmosphere and excellent teachers.We have never regretted the sacrifice to send our kids to this wonderful school!.

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 220,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

St. Francis Episcopal School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-12,

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

Featured Review: Middle school student says At St. Francis there is a great opportunity for students to pursue their goals and passion. As a student the teachers are really understanding and supportive.

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,010,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

St. Mark Lutheran School

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Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-8,

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

Featured Review: Parent says My daughter and her classmates are very well prepared for high school and each of them were accepted to the school of their choice across Houston. This includes the top ranked high schools here on....

Read 36 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 482,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

Grace School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-8,

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

Featured Review: Parent says Grace School is amazing! The admin and teachers are thoughtful about learning and discipline. They truly care about growing students in the best way possible. Our child is now in the middle school,....

Read 31 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 487,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

The Branch School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-8,

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

Featured Review: Parent says The staff and educators are so inviting and focused on making our son feel safe and secure. He loves the attention he receives upon pulling up to the school (everyone knew his name and the often play....

Read 11 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 154,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

First Baptist Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-8,

30 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our experience at First Baptist Academy has been nothing short of amazing. At FBA, each child is a well known name and not a number. They are individually greeted by everyone they pass at the start....

Read 30 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 399,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

The Fay School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-5,

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

Featured Review: Parent says My son has attended The Fay School since pre-K 1. He is now in 2nd grade. This is the only school in Houston, TX that offers a nurturing environment with a focus on leadership development and emotional is. Not anywhere in Houston will you find a beautiful campus that...Some of the electives include creative chef cooking , gardening, yoga, coding Lego engineering and much, even fencing. The staff make the campus feel like family, warm and friendly. They know you and child by first name. The Fay School, a positive, nurturing environment setting the foundation for future leaders..

Read 14 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 298,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

Beth Yeshurun Day School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

HOUSTON, TX,

PK, K-5,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says BYDS has created a nurturing evironment and a strong academic program for its students. The 2019-2020 school year marked the placement of a dedicated, forward thinking, compassionate new Head of....

Read 11 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 340,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,