Ross Elementary

Ross Elementary sits in Houston's Fifth Ward, one of the city's oldest and most historically significant neighborhoods, with deep roots in African American culture and community life. Families here are part of a tight-knit urban community that's seen renewed investment in recent years, and the school reflects that gritty, resilient spirit. While academics are still developing — particularly in science, where there's room to grow — families who are engaged and plugged into the school community can find a personal, neighborhood-centered experience that larger, more competitive campuses often can't offer.