15,075
Preschools
8,807
Elementary Schools
4,231
Middle Schools
3,497
High Schools
8,238
Public District Schools
1,004
Public Charter Schools
11,717
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
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Parent / Guardian
May 22, 2024
Take your kids and run from this school. In the time my kids were students here I saw how it quickly it slid downhill and deteriorated. The administration refuses to handle safety, bullying and... More
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Steubing Ranch Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 21, 2024
Most of the teachers cared a lot about the students and made sure they were retaining what they were learning. My last year there the principal was going through a lot and showed a lack of caring for... More
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Living Stones Christian School
Parent / Guardian
May 21, 2024
If you are bullied, they aren't going to do anything to anyone to stop it. No matter who you talk to about it in the administration. Some of their teachers are bullies themselves so that shows how... More
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North Texas Collegiate Academy-North Campus