For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,127 students in the neighborhood of Spring Branch North, Houston, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Spring Branch North are Pine Shadows Elementary School, Terrace Elementary School and Northbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Spring Branch North, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Spring Branch North, Houston, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9900 Neuens
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-6500
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-6500
Gr: K-5 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10400 Rothbury
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Northbrook Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Rosefield Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-4100
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Northbrook High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Raider Cir
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-2800
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Spring Woods Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9810 Neuens
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5000
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Harold D Guthrie Center For Excellence
Alternative School
10660 Hammerly Blvd
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-1300
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-1300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Spring Branch North, Houston, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Spring Branch North, Houston, TX include Pine Shadows Elementary School, Terrace Elementary School and Northbrook Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Spring Branch North, Houston?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Spring Branch North, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Spring Branch North, Houston?
the neighborhood of Spring Branch North, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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