For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,502 students in the neighborhood of Montrose, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Montrose are Lanier Middle School, Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy and Arabic Immersion Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Montrose, Houston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Montrose, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,418 students
Rank: #22.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Grades: PK-8
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Stanford St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Grades: PK-8
| 611 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Montrose, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Montrose, Houston, TX include Lanier Middle School, Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy and Arabic Immersion Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Montrose, Houston?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Montrose, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Montrose, Houston?
the neighborhood of Montrose, Houston public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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