Located in a wooded area in northwest Houston, Acres Homes offers a feeling of country living only twenty-five minutes from downtown Houston. The area, originally developed around World War I, took its name from the fact that land was sold by the acre and not the lot. Today it is a working class neighborhood with new homes being developed. The community recently celebrated the opening of the Sylvester Turner Park, a 27-acre amenity featuring baseball fields, nature and jogging trails and a pond.

To learn more about buying homes in this community, contact one of the following organizations:

Did you know there are three (3) School Districts located in Houston HOPE Neighborhoods ready to provide children with a quality education that will prepare them for a successful future?  Aldine ISD, Houston ISD and North Forest ISD offer a variety of specialized academic and enrichment programs designed to inspire and enhance learning.
Also, there are many private and charter schools located in the Houston HOPE Neighborhoods. For information on schools and child care services contact the Collaborative for Children at (713) 600-1100 or visit www.collabforchildren.org. 

Houston ISD

• Wesley Elementary has a program with the Houston Ballet Company. It is also a Math and Science Magnet School in HISD.
• Williams Middle is a Math & Science Magnet School in HISD; and has a partnership with Comcast & Discovery Science Channel.

• Washington High School is an HISD Engineering Magnet School whose graduates earn in excess of $2.5 million in college scholarships annually.

Houston ISD offers its students a choice, based on their individual needs and interests, to enroll in schools located outside of their neighborhood school attendance zones. For more information about HISD & the School Choice program visit www.hisd.org.

Aldine ISD

• With five Exemplary schools in Acres Homes there are a variety of programs to choose from:
• Anderson Academy has Montessori, Direct Instruction, and Fine Arts Programs for 1st – 3rd grades.

• Bethune Academy is a Math Science and Fine Arts Magnet with instruction is Suzuki Violin, Cello, Viola, and Guitar for 3rd –4th Graders.
• Houston Academy is a Math, Science and Fine Arts Magnet with a Cambridge Physics Program for 5th – 6th Graders.
• Drew Academy is a Fine Arts, Math and Science Magnet School with a Live Broadcast Studio for the 7th – 8th Grades.
• Historic Carver High School is an Applied Technology, engineering & Fine Arts Magnet School with a recognized Computer Programming curriculum.

For more information on the schools in ALDINE ISD visit www.aldine.k12.tx.us