Both neighborhoods are served by the Houston Independent School District (HISD), but there are some differences in their local schools. Oak Forest Elementary School is highly rated, earning an A grade from the state with excellent scores in student achievement and closing performance gaps. Garden Oaks Montessori, while still well-regarded, received a B rating. Both schools have experienced teaching staff and good student-teacher ratios, but Oak Forest Elementary appears to have a slight edge in overall performance metrics