15,075
Preschools
8,808
Elementary Schools
4,232
Middle Schools
3,497
High Schools
8,238
Public District Schools
1,005
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
June 12, 2024
St. Joseph Catholic School is wonderful! This school is a home away from home for all students. Once a student begins here he/she and their family become a Bluejay for life! Sr. Maureen has achieved... More
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St Joseph Catholic School
Teacher
June 12, 2024
Past employee. School is great...however when it comes to diversity and christian and moving up in salary way it is not good.. I was employee of ROBS and was let go because my salary after 17 years... More
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River Oaks Baptist School
Current student
June 11, 2024
I just graduated from Cobb but was very disappointed with the school environment in general. I'm actually a rezoned student from a 10/10 school so I saw a lot of differences between that school and... More
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Cobb Middle School