Best El
#4265 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#43127 of 50,301 nationally
About Best El
Best El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Alief ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 655 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4265th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 655.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Best El ranks 548th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Best El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Best El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Etoile Academy Charter School-Bissonnet
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
303 students · 447 m away
Harmony Science Academy-Houston
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
750 students · 1.2 km away
Harmony School of Innovation - Houston
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
497 students · 1.2 km away
Harmony School of Exploration- Houston
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students · 1.3 km away
Kipp Academy Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
508 students · 1.3 km away
Kipp Shine Prep
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
920 students · 1.3 km away
Kipp Houston H S
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
642 students · 1.3 km away
Horn El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
675 students · 1.5 km away
Maria del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center
Houston · Public other · Grades PK–PK
335 students · 1.7 km away
Landis El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
545 students · 1.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Best El a good school?
Best El has a Success Index (US) of 22.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4265 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Best El rank in Texas?
Best El ranks #4265 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #43127 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Best El?
Best El had 655 students in 2025.
Is Best El a elementary school or a high school?
Best El is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Best El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Best El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.