Rainard School Competitors

The Houston Independent School District is the largest public school system in Texas and the eighth largest in the United States. Its schools are dedicated to giving every student the best possible education through an intensive core curriculum and specialized, challenging instructional and career programs. HISD is empowers students to become critical thinkers, visionary leaders, and active contributors in their community, fostering a pathway to success for limitless opportunities in a competitive global landscape.

The Village School, a Pre-K through 12th grade private day and boarding school in Houston, delivers a global perspective, exceptional learning experiences, and access to world-class teachers. Voted the #1 most diverse private school in Houston, Village's student body represents more than 90 countries and six continents and offers a collaborative, supportive and global community. Founded in 1966, The Village School is recognized for excellence in STEAM education, world-class internships and differentiated programs, such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, our Entrepreneurship diploma and our Pre-Medical Sciences diploma. We offer a rigorous but nurturing individualized environment and provide a rich selection of academic, arts, and athletics to help our students prepare for future success at the best colleges and universities.

The Awty International School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 1,800 students representing more than 50 nationalities from PK3 through 12th grade. Through our challenging curriculum—French Baccalaureate and IB Diploma Programme—strong extra-curricular programs, and insistence on fluency in at least two languages, Awty cultivates students who think critically, act compassionately, and lead confidently across cultures. We promote understanding and respect for all cultures and emphasize local and global community service, shaping students who don't just learn about the world—they engage with it, contribute to it, and leave it better than they found it. Learn more at www.awty.org.