Welcome to the Rice Court Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Houston, Texas

Rice Court

Nearby Neighborhoods: Monticello, Pemberton, Virginia Court, West University Place, Rice Village, Sunset Terrace, Belle Court, Upper Kirby, University Place, College Court Place, Cunningham Terrace, Colonial Terrace, Mulberry Manor, Sylvania Courts, Medical Center, Oakdale/Tenbrook Pl, Pin Oak Estates, Terrelview Place, Braeswood Place, River Oaks, Museum District, Herman Park, Twin Oaks/Loveland Terrace, Southdale, Oleander

Pros

Very well educated community
Minutes from Rice University
Gorgeous homes

Cons

Might feel a bit exclusive to some
Higher real estate prices
Rice brings high foot traffic

Situated about 5 miles southwest of downtown Houston, Rice Court is an affluent neighborhood that’s perfect for students or faculty of Rice University. Rice University is literally footsteps from anywhere in the area. Not only that, Rice Court residents are moments from Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo, and Hermann Park Golf Course. For those who work downtown, the 59 is just north of Rice Court, allowing for a very quick commute time. See for yourself why Rice Court is one of Houston’s most popular neighborhoods.

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Vieng Thai
Category: Thai
6929 Long Point Rd
Houston, TX 77055
47 Reviews
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Mark's American Cuisine
Category: American (New)
1658 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
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Alden Hotel 1117 Prairie St
Houston, TX 77002
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Da Marco
Category: Italian
1520 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
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Vietnam Restaurant
Category: Vietnamese
605 W 19th St
Houston, TX 77008

Schools & Demographics in Rice Court

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Southhampton Montessori School	K - 3	private
West University Elementary School	K - 5	public
Roberts Elementary School	K - 5	public
St Vincent De Paul School	K - 8	catholic
Poe Elementary School	K - 5	public
Avondale House School	10 - 12	private
St Mark'S Episcopal School	K - 8	private
Pershing Middle School	5 - 8	public
Lamar High School	9 - 12	public
St John'S School	K - 12	private

Southhampton Montessori School

5012 Morningside Dr
Houston, TX 77005

Ms. Jennifer Obregon

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	301

Full-time Teachers	12
Student/Teacher Ratio	25
Number of Classrooms	20

West University Elementary School

3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Mr. John Threet
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	167
2nd	175
3rd	162
4th	146
5th	152
Total students	997

Full-time Teachers	107
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	43

Roberts Elementary School

6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030

Ms. Linda Smith
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	140
2nd	93
3rd	106
4th	111
5th	91
Total students	641

Full-time Teachers	72
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	30

St Vincent De Paul School

6802 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77025

Ms. Carolyn Sears
Diocese Galveston - Houston Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	500

Full-time Teachers	31
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	28

Poe Elementary School

5100 Hazard St
Houston, TX 77098

Ms. Claudia Gonzales
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	122
2nd	102
3rd	116
4th	128
5th	103
Total students	715

Full-time Teachers	51
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	32

Avondale House School

3611 Cummins St
Houston, TX 77027

Ms. Michele Strealy

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	50

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

St Mark'S Episcopal School

3816 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

Dr. David Pitre

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented

Students Per Grade:
Total students	395

Full-time Teachers	23
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	26

Pershing Middle School

7000 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

Ms. Robin Lowe
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	564
7th	582
8th	586
Total students	1732

Full-time Teachers	113
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	100

Lamar High School

3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Mr. James McSwain
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	810
10th	972
11th	833
12th	709
Total students	3324

Full-time Teachers	14
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	100

St John'S School

2401 Claremont St
Houston, TX 77019

Dr. Dwight Raulston

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Gifted and Talented
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	1211

Full-time Teachers	43
Student/Teacher Ratio	28
Number of Classrooms	60

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Houston area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Houston, this community has a population of 1,982

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