
The Best Houston-Area Private High Schools in 2017
September 16, 2016 Published in the October 2016 issue of Houstonia Magazine
Methodology: Private school rankings were determined by Niche.com, which uses factors including SAT/ACT scores, the quality of colleges that students consider, student and parent reviews, and much more. Represented here are the top 25 high schools on Niche's list. For additional information and detailed list, visit Niche.com.
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