For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,108 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Northwest Houston are Cornerstone Academy, Valley Oaks Elementary School and Ridgecrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 污污漫画 Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2015 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Sherwood Forest
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Spring Woods High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2045 Gessner
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-3100
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,068 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Oaks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Shadowdale
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #88.
Housman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6705 Housman St
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-5900
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Shadowdale Dr
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Cedardale
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7800
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1111.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10595 Hammerly
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
Landrum Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-3700
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-3700
Grades: 5-8
| 976 students
Rank: n/an/a
8860 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7900
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7900
Grades: PK
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
2210 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6109
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6109
Grades: PK
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
10406 Tiger Trl
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-8100
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-8100
Grades: PK
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX include Cornerstone Academy, Valley Oaks Elementary School and Ridgecrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston?
17 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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