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 02, 2024
I do not have a good experience for my kids in this school. Teaching is not good. Communication to the parents is very poor. Year after year the school's system is getting worse and worse.
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Harmony School Of Innovation - Carrollton
Parent / Guardian
May 02, 2024
We are a small family in need of a village and this school is consistently doing everything to fill that gap. Our son refused to walk into his last school but he hasn’t refused at single day in the... More
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Canyon Pointe Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 02, 2024
As a parent of a child in the special education program, I can't speak highly enough of the exceptional support and guidance provided by the school. From the moment that he first enrolled he has been... More
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Pearson Elementary School