15,076
Preschools
8,808
Elementary Schools
4,232
Middle Schools
3,497
High Schools
8,237
Public District Schools
1,006
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
April 24, 2024
Our son attends St.Louis and started in Kindergarten. From his first day, we have been nothing be pleased with the school, the academics, the teachers and staff. We do not live close to family and... More
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St Louis Catholic School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2024
Our family and children have been involved at St Louis Catholic School since 2013. We have been grateful for the loving and supportive, faith-filled environment in which our children have been... More
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St Louis Catholic School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2024
There is a secret about Central Catholic, and this is it. The environment is good, the sports culture very competitive. The academics, though, have very much waned. There is very little rigor. If your... More
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Central Catholic High School