Beyoncé attended several schools during her childhood and teenage years in Houston, Texas. According to multiple sources, she first attended St. Marys Montessori School in Houston, where she was enrolled in dance classes and her singing talent was discovered. She then enrolled in Parker Elementary School, a music magnet school in Houston, where she performed with the schools choir. She also attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, where she focused on improving her music and performance skills. Finally, she graduated from Alief Elsik High School, which is also located in Houston. Although she attended several schools, Beyoncé did not attend college.