Texas is the #2 largest school system in the United States, serving 5,427,157 students across the 9,180 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 2,030 private schools, serving 330,477 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Texas are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Texas is 37%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 42%.
The top ranked public schools in Texas are Lasa High School, School For The Talented And Gifted and School Of Science And Engineering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 74% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(TX) School Average
Asian
5%
Hispanic
53%
Black
13%
White
26%
Two or more races
3%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
7309 Lazy Creek Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 414-2589
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 414-2589
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-12
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-8
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Overton Park Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4865 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Rank: #99.
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Rank: #1010.
Carver Center
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-6
1300 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Best Texas Public Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: Far West Side (74 schools), Northside (61 schools), Oak Cliff (47 schools), Mission Valley (41 schools), East El Paso (37 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Texas?
The top ranked public schools in Texas include Lasa High School, School For The Talented And Gifted and School Of Science And Engineering.
How many public schools are located in Texas?
9,180 public schools are located in Texas.
What percentage of students in Texas go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Texas are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Minority enrollment in Texas is 74% (majority Hispanic)
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