7.7public avg / 10

Best Schools in Bellaire, Texas

9 schools in the directory · 4 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 4

Private: 5

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (4): 7.7/10

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Pin Oak Middle

Grades 6th–8th · 8.4/10

Horn EL

Grades Pre-K–5th · 8.0/10

Condit EL

Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.3/10

Bellaire H S

Grades 9th–12th · 7.1/10

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Bellaire are Pin Oak Middle (8.4/10), Horn EL (8.0/10), and Condit EL (7.3/10), among 4 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

4 public · 5 private

Avg Score

7.7

4 public schools · out of 10

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serving the city

Schools

4 public · 5 private

Avg Score

7.7

4 public schools · out of 10

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serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Bellaire

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (4 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Pin Oak Middle	8.4 / 10	Middle	—	92th
2	Horn EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	—	86th
3	Condit EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	—	71th
4	Bellaire H S	7.1 / 10	High	—	66th

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About Schools in Bellaire, Texas

Bellaire, Texas is home to 9 schools, including 4 public schools and 5 private schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

The 4 public schools in this comparison average 7.7 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Pin Oak Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.

Bellaire is served by 1 school district: HOUSTON ISD. These districts collectively serve 184,109 students.

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Elementary Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Horn EL 753 students · Pre-K–5th	753	Pre-K–5th	8.0
2	Condit EL 733 students · Pre-K–5th	733	Pre-K–5th	7.3
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Veritas Christian Academy of HoustonPrivate 159 students · Pre-K–8th	159	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	Faith Lutheran Day SchoolPrivate 9 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	9	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Pin Oak Middle 1,194 students · 6th–8th	1,194	6th–8th	8.4

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bellaire H S 3,161 students · 9th–12th	3,161	9th–12th	7.1
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Episcopal High SchoolPrivate 797 students · 9th–12th	797	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	Episcopal High School BellairePrivate 821 students · 9th–12th	821	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	The Post Oak SchoolPrivate 340 students · Pre-K–12th	340	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Bellaire

Bellaire, Texas · 9 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 4
Middle: 1
High: 3
Other: 1

Resources

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School District

HOUSTON ISD

274 schools · 184,109 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Bellaire, Texas

How many schools are in Bellaire, Texas?

Bellaire has 9 schools, including 4 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Bellaire, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 4 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Bellaire is 7.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Bellaire, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Bellaire on MySchoolScout is Pin Oak Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Bellaire, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Bellaire on MySchoolScout is Horn EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Bellaire, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Bellaire on MySchoolScout is Pin Oak Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best high school in Bellaire, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Bellaire on MySchoolScout is Bellaire H S with a composite score of 7.1/10.

How many school districts serve Bellaire, Texas?

Bellaire is served by 1 school district: Houston ISD.

Are there private schools in Bellaire, Texas?

Yes, Bellaire has 5 private schools alongside 4 public schools. The top-rated private school is Veritas Christian Academy of Houston with a score of 7.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bellaire, Texas?

Among 4 public schools in Bellaire that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bellaire, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.