magnet schools in west houston (need help:) (Spring, Katy: school districts, living)

[Farmhouse1]

We are moving to Houston. I having been searching for information on schools out west and southwest. I have three kids, and am trying to weigh private vs. public-knowing private would be a huge strain on us.
Can anyone explain the Magnet/Charter situation out west? Any recommendations? In general one kid is science/math oriented--- one civics minded (debate and history).

[descovy]

I believe HISD is the only district around here that does Magnet schools? Spring Branch is on the west side (but still in the city) Katy, FBISD, Lamar Consolidated, I don't believe have magnet programs.

I just remember you from previous posts looking for small-town living on the west-side and working in Katy. So if that has changed, please forgive me for making assumptions... But I do not believe you will find such magnet programs in the suburban/rural school districts.

[descovy]

I'll add that the schools are good out on the west side here. I'd go public unless there were religious reasons for going private...

[Farmhouse1]

Thanks for the reply, my main reason for looking into magnet or private is the smaller size. My kids are currently in a very small public school and the oldest in a small private. So I am trying to make it an easy transition. Thinking the little ones would be fine in a bigger public, but the oldest seems to do really well in a small setting. From what I can tell the schools out west all seem good, but its hard to know from just the internet. While we are focused on education, I think the main focus is just happy kids.

[Vicman]

Originally Posted by Farmhouse1

Thanks for the reply, my main reason for looking into magnet or private is the smaller size. My kids are currently in a very small public school and the oldest in a small private. So I am trying to make it an easy transition. Thinking the little ones would be fine in a bigger public, but the oldest seems to do really well in a small setting. From what I can tell the schools out west all seem good, but its hard to know from just the internet. While we are focused on education, I think the main focus is just happy kids.

In Houston ISD:
* T. H. Rogers Middle has a small middle school program - it's tough to get into
* Briarmeadow Charter Middle has a small middle program - AFAIK you have to live within the attendance zones of Briargrove, Pilgrim, Piney Point, or Emerson in order to attend

In SBISD:
* Westchester Academy for international studies has about 1,000 for grades 6-12

[westres1]

TH Rogers is the best Magnet on the west side. Paul Revere is a magnet school but I wouldnt consider it in a million years. Ive heard good things about Shadowbriar Elem magnet program but not sure if it is small.

[Vicman]

Originally Posted by westres1

TH Rogers is the best Magnet on the west side. Paul Revere is a magnet school but I wouldnt consider it in a million years. Ive heard good things about Shadowbriar Elem magnet program but not sure if it is small.

Shadowbriar is a grade 3 through 5 school. It serves a bit over 400 students.

[Farmhouse1]

Thanks to all--super helpful info-much appreciated!