Bel Nafegar Sanchez Elementary

Tucked into the fast-growing communities south of Houston, Bel Nafegar Sanchez Elementary is a solid neighborhood school in Rosharon that punches above its weight, particularly in math and science. Families moving into the newer subdivisions spreading across Brazoria County will find a school that holds its own academically in a district — Alvin ISD — that has been quietly building a strong reputation as the area booms. It's a good fit for families planting roots in this corner of the Houston suburbs, where the pace is a little slower but the growth is very real.