#1 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
The Village School
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade1,548 students6 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
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#2 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
Xavier Educational Academy
Independent school · Grades 5–12
Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in Texas
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade119 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
The Banff School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 90% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade169 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade1,421 students9 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
St. Johns School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
AOverall grade1,423 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
The Tenney School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
AOverall grade69 students6 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
The Kipling School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2015–16
Houston, TX
AOverall grade120 students7 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
Lycee International De Houston
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Houston, TX
AOverall grade116 students7 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
Institute for Girls Education, DBA Magnolia School
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall gradeAll girls137 students5 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
Xavier Educational Academy
Independent school · Grades 3–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade123 students5 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
Marian High School (Nti Career Institute)
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade150 students15 students per teacher
#12 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
The Village School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Texas
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade1,565 students11 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
The Branch School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
BOverall grade112 students23 students per teacher
#14 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
Yorkshire Academy
Independent school · Grades K–5
Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
Houston, TX
BOverall grade98 students9 students per teacher
#15 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
BKM Katy Tamil School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Houston, TX
BOverall grade80 students6 students per teacher
#16 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
Van Houston Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
BOverall grade171 students10 students per teacher
#17 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
Knowledge-First Empowerment Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of 26 independent schools in Houston
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade115 students14 students per teacher
#18 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
Excel High School Texas Digital Learning School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of 26 independent schools in Houston
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade230 students
#19 Best Independent Schools in Houston, TX
Village Middle School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
One of 26 independent schools in Houston
Houston, TX
B-Overall grade454 students11 students per teacher
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