15,076
Preschools
8,806
Elementary Schools
4,231
Middle Schools
3,496
High Schools
8,237
Public District Schools
1,005
Public Charter Schools
11,716
Private Schools
20,958
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
March 18, 2024
We have a child about to graduate and she is extremely well prepared for university. The courses were interesting and taught by many with masters degrees. The children are competitive so there will be... More
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Obra D Tompkins High School
Teacher
March 18, 2024
It is a great STEM school. Harmony Science Academy Bryan Drone team became Teamwork champion two years in a row and they qualified to Nationals. HSA Bryan Robotics team also became Teamwork champions... More
Parent / Guardian
March 18, 2024
The special education program is really outstanding. The teachers really tried to the best of their abilities there. However the amount of homework was terrible my child always had homework that he... More
Review for
Hudson Bend Middle School