Top Texas Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 57% of public school students in Texas are eligible for free lunch (2025).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas is About Face Program Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Texas (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
About Face Program Elementary School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2-5
1440 E Cliff
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Aldine J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10
2525 Murworth Dr
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Alief Learning Ctr (K-6)
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Alter School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-11
1810 Port Neches Ave
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-5924
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Annunciation Maternity Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
3610 Shell Rd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Axtell/be Daep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Bastian Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
5051 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 732-5830
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 10
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Bell Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9
401 Santa Fe Way
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6262 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-9
102 Genevieve St
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-4300
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Blakemore Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
30 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2361
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Boys Ranch High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
27 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-0032
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Brazos County Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1106 Clarence Nix Jr Dr
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Daep At Holmgreen
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-11
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Daep- Elementary School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2
906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2074
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Dallas County Juvenile Justice
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
2600 Lone Star Dr Ste 5
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Devine Daep School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
205 W College
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-5
3313 S Beckley Ave Bldg E
Dallas, TX 75224
(972) 925-7000
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Everman Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
300 Shelby Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76140
(817) 568-3592
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Excel Academy (Jjaep)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2525 Murworth 100
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-9712
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Floresville Alternative Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7
335 Alternative Ln
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 393-5300
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3919 Ward St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Rank: #1 - 1091. - 109.
Graham Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 12
1000 Brazos
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Texas average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 57%% for 2025.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas?
The best top ranked public schools in Texas include About Face Program Elementary School, Aldine J J A E P and Alief Learning Ctr (K-6).
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas is Aldine J J A E P, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is About Face Program Elementary School, with a value of 100%.

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