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
April 16, 2024
Speaking from having a child with needs of having a small bear to help cope with his nervousness in the school, the school was not accepting. This facility lacks in family engagement with their... More
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The Goddard School - Friendswood
Parent / Guardian
April 16, 2024
I have two children at the school. My older child has received all his special education services and his team has communicated well with me and my husband both. He has blossomed at this school and I... More
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Blazier Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 16, 2024
Cookie cutter school! Teach the test and skip the student’s ability to evolve
Review for
Flower Mound High School