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 25, 2024
Davis is a gem of a school with wonderful leadership and great, kind students. After spending time at a private school before Davis, I have been quite impressed with our entire experience! ... More
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Davis Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2024
Attention to all parents, if you are enrolling your child in this school please reconsider your options! This school is very challenging, harshly to the student body. first they don’t provide the... More
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West Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2024
All 3 of my children attended Waypoint: my son briefly at the end of 6th grade, my youngest daughter for Pre-K, and my older daughter for 3rd-5th grades.
We enrolled our son because we were promised... More
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Waypoint Montessori