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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 10, 2024
My son is in that 5% of black students, and we can't wait to pull him out of this school. The staff also undermine my wife, and sometimes don't speak or speak with dismissive attitude towards her. The... More
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Shadycrest Elementary School
Teacher
May 10, 2024
I am a former teacher of Lumberton High School TX.
The students are not taught to respect other cultures. I was forced to quit as there were some students were rude and passed racial comments on me.... More
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Lumberton High School
Parent / Guardian
May 10, 2024
Yo quiero dar mi opinión ase unos días mi hijo tuvo un problema que una maestra lo jaló de su mochila y le llamo a la policía y luego grabaron ala maestra amenasando ami hijo y otros estudiante y... More
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Harmony School Of Excellence