15,076
Preschools
8,808
Elementary Schools
4,232
Middle Schools
3,497
High Schools
8,237
Public District Schools
1,006
Public Charter Schools
11,717
Private Schools
20,960
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
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April 24, 2024
The teachers here are ineffective and lazy, they do the bare minimum. The SPED teacher and her staff are verbally abusive and force students to stand in a corner for hours at a time. There have been... More
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Aubrey Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2024
Very pleased with our experience at Cross! Our child has thrived this year and excited for school everyday. Teachers and staff are wonderful!
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Cross Lutheran School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2024
Valor South Austin has a very good educational vision on paper, but in practice, the thing that rules is rigidity, lack of care for individual students and heavy-handed use of detentions. At the high... More
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Valor South Austin