Texas is the #2 largest school system in the United States, serving 5,517,636 students across the 9,241 public schools for the 2024-25 school year (there are 2,176 private schools, serving 350,459 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Texas are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Texas is 41%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
The top ranked public schools in Texas are Carnegie Vanguard High School, J Kawas Elementary School and Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
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 (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Rank: #2 - 82. - 8.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Rank: #2 - 82. - 8.
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Rank: #2 - 82. - 8.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (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: #2 - 82. - 8.
School For The Talented And Gifted
(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 - 82. - 8.
School Of Science And Engineering
(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 - 82. - 8.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-12
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Rank: #2 - 82. - 8.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Rank: #99.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-5
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Rank: #1010.
Carver Center
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (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 (2024-25)
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 Carnegie Vanguard High School, J Kawas Elementary School and Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Texas?
9,241 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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Minority enrollment in Texas is 74% (majority Hispanic)
Which public schools in Texas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Texas include: Perryton J High School vs. Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School, Dawson School vs. Klondike Isd, Lucio Middle School vs. Garcia Middle School
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