The best private high schools in Houston

Niche, an education data site, recently released its rankings of the top private high schools in the Houston area.

See Niche's rankings for the best value private high schools in Bayou City. Niche, an education data site, recently released its rankings of the top private high schools in the Houston area.

See Niche's rankings for the best value private high schools in Bayou City. Photo: Michael Minasi/Houston Chronicle Photo: Michael Minasi/Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close The best private high schools in Houston 1 / 38 Back to Gallery

Sending a child to private school can make a sizable dent in anyone's wallet. Institutions that best prepare students for college can often cost as much or more than the universities.

That's why it makes sense to see which private schools offer the best value for their steep price tag.

Niche, an education data site, recently ranked the top private high schools in the Houston area using "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents."

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Researchers used U.S. Department of Education and college data, SAT/ACT scores and surveys to calculate their rankings.

Schools that landed on the list were found in Houston, its suburbs and neighboring areas like The Woodlands.

See the top private high schools in the Houston area above.