15,075
Preschools
8,808
Elementary Schools
4,232
Middle Schools
3,497
High Schools
8,238
Public District Schools
1,005
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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Parent / Guardian
May 30, 2024
Our daughter absolutely loved Kindergarten at this school! Her teacher was great and her reading improved tremendously! I do however agree with the other reviewer about the school’s somewhat lax... More
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Veramendi Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 30, 2024
As a former student I wish I could give this school a 0. It was the worst years of my life and I still have trauma from it. There was a time when a group of girls tried to jump me but I thankfully... More
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White Middle School
Current student
May 30, 2024
I’m graduating Lanier on the 5th. I would say my experience is mediocre. I learned a lot, but we were taught for the STAAR rather than to learn. Teachers were average. There are good and bad ones. The... More
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Lanier Middle School