Public schools in Houston, MN
7 open public schools with an address in Houston, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,031
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
3 virtual
An overview of Houston public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Houston, MN: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,031 students, an average of 290 per school. The largest campus is Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students), and the largest elementary school is Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar (392).
Houston Public School District operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Houston
Elementary schools in Houston
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Elementary Houston Public School District | PK–06 | 247 | 11.3:1 | |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar Houston Public School District · Virtual | KG–05 | 392 | 18.9:1 | |
| Ridgeway Community School Ridgeway Community School · Charter | PK–05 | 97 | 9.7:1 |
Middle schools in Houston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle Houston Public School District · Virtual | 06–08 | 333 | 11.7:1 |
High schools in Houston
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Secondary Houston Public School District | 07–12 | 234 | 14.6:1 | |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy High Houston Public School District · Virtual | 09–12 | 706 | 13.3:1 | |
| Summit Learning Program Houston Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 22 | 7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.7%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black10.9%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Houston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,031 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Houston
How many public schools are in Houston, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Houston: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,031 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Houston?
Schools with an address in Houston belong to 2 education agencies, led by Houston Public School District (6 schools), Ridgeway Community School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Houston?
Minnesota Virtual Academy High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Houston, with 706 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Houston?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Houston are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ridgeway Community School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Houston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Houston public schools is 11.7:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Houston guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Minnesota cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities