15,076
Preschools
8,807
Elementary Schools
4,231
Middle Schools
3,496
High Schools
8,237
Public District Schools
1,006
Public Charter Schools
11,716
Private Schools
20,959
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Texas based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Texas at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Texas offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Texas
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Houston Independent School District
196,943 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 278 schools -
Dallas Independent School District
145,113 students | DALLAS, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 256 schools -
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
114,881 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 90 schools -
Northside Independent School District (NISD)
103,151 students | SAN ANTONIO, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 121 schools -
Katy Independent School District
84,176 students | KATY, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 73 schools
Reviews From Schools in Texas
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
March 28, 2024
Horrible bullying problem with inadequate repercussions. Cell phone use problem interfering with academics and teachers either don’t enforce/don’t care/or are oblivious. Supposed to be the best middle... More
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Union Grove Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
March 28, 2024
La falta de profesionalismo del equipo de trabajo en general es evidente. La experiencia este año ha sido desalentadora. La escuela requiere una reestructuración integral del personal que es agresivo,... More
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Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 28, 2024
My son has been attending CRE since kindergarten and is now in 4th grade. This WAS a great school but not anymore. The teacher turnover rate is very high. The new and inexperienced teachers do not... More
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Coyote Ridge Elementary School