14,745
Preschools
8,805
Elementary Schools
4,414
Middle Schools
3,672
High Schools
8,512
Public District Schools
11,490
Private Schools
20,837
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.
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
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Largest School Districts in Texas
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Houston Independent School District
209,772 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 280 schools -
Dallas Independent School District
155,119 students | DALLAS, TX
Grades PK-12 | 254 schools -
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
116,512 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 89 schools -
Northside Independent School District (NISD)
106,501 students | SAN ANTONIO, TX
Grades PK-12 | 126 schools -
Fort Worth Independent School District
84,510 students | FORT WORTH, TX
Grades PK-12 | 147 schools
Reviews From Schools in Texas
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Parent / Guardian
August 15, 2022
All the teachers that I have dealt with have been wonderful the whole staff is great!
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Avondale Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 15, 2022
Worst school ever! I had high hopes about this school last year (2021-2022) but They limit the amount of communication they have with parents, school is full of bullies...noone friendly at all. I hear... More
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Grangerland Intermediate School
Parent / Guardian
August 15, 2022
I have three children that attend this school and the home work that is sent home has nothing to do with what they should be studying. Students go from doing no cursive one year to being expected to... More
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Taylor Creek Elementary School