News Story

YES Prep is proud to announce that nearly all of our high schools have been named among the TOP SCHOOLS IN THE NATION in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings! YES Prep Southwest Secondary showed significant gains while continuing to set the bar for excellence, while other campuses showed steady growth, reflecting the impressive work of our students, families, and staff.

• In Houston, YES Prep Southwest Secondary, YES Prep North Central Secondary, and YES Prep Southeast Secondary RANKED IN THE TOP 10%!
• Nationally, YES Prep Southwest Secondary, YES Prep North Central Secondary, YES Prep Southeast Secondary, YES Prep Brays Oaks Secondary, YES Prep Fifth Ward Secondary, YES Prep East End Secondary, YES Prep Gulfton Secondary, YES Prep West Secondary, and YES Prep White Oak Secondary all RANKED AMONG THE TOP 10% IN THE COUNTRY!

These results are a testament to the unwavering commitment of our teachers, leaders, families, and students to ensure that every child has access to the high-quality education they deserve. While we celebrate these rankings, we recognize that they truly reflect the success of our students, the dedication of our families, and the hard work of our staff in pursuit of excellence.

Congratulations to our students, families, and staff on this achievement. We are proud of how far we’ve come and energized by the future ahead.

Read more about this achievement here. 

About U.S. News & World Report Elementary School Rankings 

The U.S. News & World Report K-12 rankings allow families to compare schools across the country, using key data to evaluate school performance. For more information on the rankings and methodology, visit the U.S. News & World Report website.