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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 03, 2024
My concern is we are sending our middle school kid to a Catholic HS and JPII struggles to answer the phones and then transfers you to VM and a callback is uncertain. You would think that a school... More
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John Paul Ii High School
Parent / Guardian
May 03, 2024
Culture of Bullies, no appropriate repercussions for violence and no minimal/no support from leadership.
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Uplift Elevate Preparatory Middle
Parent / Guardian
May 03, 2024
Be care if you have a child with a disability even with a 504 plan they will change things up on you. What a disaster it has been. The teachers have been amazing. It’s the office staff that are an... More
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Smith Middle School