Schools &
Education
Looking for the Perfect New Community in Alvin ISD?
Discover Valencia!
Education is central to living a vibrant and enriching life and Valencia offers children and adults access to a full education cycle, from an excellent elementary school to universities. Valencia, one of the newest communities in Alvin ISD, is in a nationally-ranked public school system, as well as provides easy access to private schools and higher education campuses, including the University of Houston and Rice University. The opportunities to provide an outstanding education for your children are boundless.
Upcoming addition — Future Onsite Elementary School!
Public Schools
BARBARA BENNETT Elementary School
Barbara Bennett Elementary, one of the newest additions to the highly rated Alvin ISD, opened in August 2024. Built to accommodate for the impressive growth of the district, Barbara Bennett Elementary is committed to excellence for each student and every program.
Manvel Junior High School
Manvel Junior High School is a dynamic learning organization in Manvel, TX committed to excellence and providing engaging instruction that empowers each student to be a lifelong learner, problem solver and productive citizen.
Manvel High School
Opened in the fall of 2006, Manvel High School is a UIL Class AAAAA, highly rated, public school located in Manvel, TX with a low student teacher ratio and a focus on fostering a mutual partnership between the parents, community, and school to support each child, every day.
Higher Education
Rice University
Rice University is a comprehensive research university in Houston, TX offering more than 50 undergraduate majors across seven divisions of study, including architecture, business, engineering, humanities, music, natural sciences and social sciences, with multiple opportunities for research and collaboration. Graduate studies are also available.
University of Houston
Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is a public research university in Houston, Texas and the third-largest university in Texas. U of H offers 255 undergraduate majors/minors, 111 graduate degrees, 51 doctoral and professional degrees and 36 research centers, distance learning, and continuing education.