Which school district serves Houston?
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Short answer
Houston ISD serves most addresses in Houston, as listed on the community page, and 64 other districts appear on the map. Our school map for the area shows 748 campuses. Which school a home is assigned to is set by its exact address, so always confirm the zone before you make an offer.
Districts and campuses in the area
Campuses in our map of the Houston area, by district: Houston ISD: 174 elementary, 45 high, 38 middle, 1 other (258 campuses); Aldine ISD: 34 elementary, 15 high, 12 middle (61 campuses); Cypress-Fairbanks ISD: 31 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high (47 campuses); Alief ISD: 27 elementary, 7 high, 6 intermediate, 6 middle (46 campuses); Spring Branch ISD: 28 elementary, 10 high, 7 middle (45 campuses); Kipp Texas Public Schools: 12 elementary, 9 high, 9 middle (30 campuses).
Confirming a zone
Attendance zones can change and follow the address, not the city name. Use our School Research tool to look up a specific address, and ask the district to confirm the assignment in writing when it matters to your decision. Every buyer and seller in Houston is weighing a different set of trade-offs, and waiting to decide is often the costliest choice. If you are thinking about matching a home to a school zone, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Houston ISD | 174 elementary, 45 high, 38 middle, 1 other (258 campuses) |
| Aldine ISD | 34 elementary, 15 high, 12 middle (61 campuses) |
| Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 31 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high (47 campuses) |
| Alief ISD | 27 elementary, 7 high, 6 intermediate, 6 middle (46 campuses) |
| Spring Branch ISD | 28 elementary, 10 high, 7 middle (45 campuses) |
| Kipp Texas Public Schools | 12 elementary, 9 high, 9 middle (30 campuses) |
Common follow-up questions
Does the city name decide the school?
No. The address decides. A single city can be split among districts.
Where can I check an address?
Use our School Research tool on the Resources menu and confirm with the district.
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