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 27, 2024
Great school great teachers and great administrators- well done each and everyone in the school are lovely and welcoming.
Review for
Rahe Bulverde Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 27, 2024
I have been to this school and other schools in the area and it is probably the worst. The education there is so bad. They barely teach anything and the curriculum is so bad. I went for 1 year and I... More
Review for
Harmony School of Innovation - Dallas
Current student
April 27, 2024
The school has a really bad bullying problem. It is really hard to fit in unless you aren't a certain type of person (ex. nice clothes, expensive stuff, rich, etc. ). You get bullied unless you don't... More
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Robinson Middle School