Best Schools in River Oaks, Houston, TX
River Oaks, Houston, TX has 19 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 19,256 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in River Oaks don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in River Oaks, Houston, TX
The top high schools in River Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heights H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2476 Students
2. Lamar H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3125 Students
3. Wisdom H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2260 Students
Best Middle Schools in River Oaks, Houston, TX
The top middle schools in River Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lanier Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
2. Hogg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1120 Students
3. Pershing Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1390 Students
4. Tanglewood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
Best Elementary Schools in River Oaks, Houston, TX
The top elementary schools in River Oaks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Oaks El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 696 Students
2. Horn El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 751 Students
3. Memorial El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
4. Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 627 Students
5. Poe El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 790 Students
6. Ella J Baker Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 607 Students
7. Briargrove El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 836 Students
8. School At St George Place
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
9. River Oaks Baptist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Oaks Baptist School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 849 Students
10. First Steps Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
First Steps Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 104 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in River Oaks, Houston, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
River Oaks, Houston, TX has a total population of 37,312 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in River Oaks, Houston, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood River Oaks, Houston, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
54.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
52.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in River Oaks, Houston, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for River Oaks, Houston, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit River Oaks, Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in River Oaks, Houston, TX
How many schools are in River Oaks, Houston, TX?
River Oaks, Houston, TX has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 19,256 students in total.
How do schools in River Oaks perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in River Oaks score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in River Oaks don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in River Oaks?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations