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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Current student
May 01, 2024
This school has absolutely broken me down. The people. The curriculum. The overstimulation.
Ryan high school is not a fun learning environment. It’s an environment where you get bullied and picked on... More
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Ryan High School
Parent / Guardian
May 01, 2024
principal is the worst. nika davis - rudest person ever. she’s not fit to run a school. a joke.
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Boswell High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 01, 2024
This school, while may being considered the best school for academics in Texas, raises the worst kids you will ever meet. These kids are absolutely terrible and either get bullied or bully others. As... More
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Rising Scholars Academy Of South Texas