Welcome to the River Oaks Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Houston, Texas

River Oaks

Nearby Neighborhoods: Upper Kirby, Washington Ave., Sunset Terrace, Neartown, Monticello, Montrose, Rice Court, College Court Place, Pemberton, Mulberry Manor, Virginia Court, West University Place, Rice Village, Museum District, University Place, Colonial Terrace, Twin Oaks/Loveland Terrace, Uptown, Oakdale/Tenbrook Pl, Belle Court, Sylvania Courts, Fourth Ward, Cunningham Terrace, Terrelview Place, Midtown

Pros

Near Memorial Park, Memorial Golf Course, and the River Oaks Country Club
Lavish homes in a gorgeous setting
In the heart of downtown Houston

Cons

Little cultural, ethnic, or economic diversity
High-end real estate prices

River Oaks is an exclusive, upscale neighborhood just east of the 610 Loop, in the heart of downtown Houston. With home values ranging anywhere from $1 million to over $20 million, River Oaks is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in America. The community was developed in the 1920’s and instantly received national recognition for its fine design standards which included streets lined with Live Oak trees, esplanades, and nearby parks. River Oaks residents enjoy access to the River Oaks Shopping Center, River Oaks Theatre, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, Memorial Park, Memorial Golf Course, and the River Oaks Country Club.

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Restaurant Reviews

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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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Category: American (New)
Alden Hotel 1117 Prairie St
Houston, TX 77002
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Da Marco
Category: Italian
1520 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
12 Reviews
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Vietnam Restaurant
Category: Vietnamese
605 W 19th St
Houston, TX 77008

Schools & Demographics in River Oaks

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
St John'S School	K - 12	private
Lamar High School	9 - 12	public
River Oaks Elementary School	K - 5	public
River Oaks Baptist School	K - 8	private
St Anne School	K - 8	catholic
Avondale House School	10 - 12	private
Center For Hearing & Speech	K - 3	private
Memorial Elementary School	K - 5	public
Lanier Charter Middle School	5 - 8	public
St Theresa School	K - 8	catholic

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

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

River Oaks Elementary School

2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019

Ms. Kelly McBride
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	106
2nd	128
3rd	113
4th	109
5th	104
Total students	660

Full-time Teachers	45
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	42

River Oaks Baptist School

2300 Willowick Rd
Houston, TX 77027

Ms. Stefanie Gammage

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented

Students Per Grade:
Total students	801

Full-time Teachers	82
Student/Teacher Ratio	10
Number of Classrooms	35

St Anne School

2120 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Ms. Kathy Barnosky
Diocese Galveston - Houston Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	483

Full-time Teachers	39
Student/Teacher Ratio	12
Number of Classrooms	30

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

Center For Hearing & Speech

3636 W Dallas St
Houston, TX 77019

Ms. Jody Castillo

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	15

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	2
Number of Classrooms	6

Memorial Elementary School

6401 Arnot St
Houston, TX 77007

Mr. Arturo Castillo
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	54
2nd	67
3rd	47
4th	48
5th	51
Total students	376

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	24
Number of Classrooms	24

Lanier Charter Middle School

2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098

Mr. William Shell
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
6th	454
7th	463
8th	411
Total students	1328

Full-time Teachers	90
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	82

St Theresa School

6622 Haskell St
Houston, TX 77007

Ms. Marylou Cenatimpo
Diocese Galveston - Houston Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	211

Full-time Teachers	13
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	17

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 8,118

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