For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 12,105 students in Friendswood, TX (there are 10 private schools, serving 661 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Friendswood, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Friendswood has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Friendswood, TX are Windsong Int, Friendswood High School and C W Cline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Friendswood, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Friendswood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Friendswood, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windsong Int
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 W Parkwood
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-0111
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-0111
Grades: 3-5
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Friendswood High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
702 Greenbriar Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3413
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3413
Grades: 9-12
| 1,983 students
Rank: #33.
C W Cline Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 Briarmeadow Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-1201
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-1201
Grades: PK-3
| 816 students
Rank: #44.
Friendswood J High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Manison Pkwy
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 996-6200
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 996-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,482 students
Rank: #55.
Zue S Bales Int
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
211 Stadium Ln
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-8255
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-8255
Grades: 3-5
| 589 students
Rank: #66.
Westbrook Int
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 W El Dorado Blvd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: #77.
C D Landolt Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2104 Pilgrims Point
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-5200
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #88.
Brookside Int
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3535 E Fm 528
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3600
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 949 students
Rank: #99.
Clear Brook High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4607 Fm 2351
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-2100
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,429 students
Rank: #1010.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 W Edgewood
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3341
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3341
Grades: PK-2
| 663 students
Rank: #1111.
Wedgewood Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4000 Friendswood Link Rd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-5700
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 284-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Friendswood, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Galveston County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
302 Laurel Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-1267
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-1267
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Friendswood, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Friendswood, TX include Windsong Int, Friendswood High School and C W Cline Elementary School. Friendswood has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Friendswood, TX?
11 public schools are located in Friendswood, TX.
What percentage of students in Friendswood, TX go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Friendswood, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Friendswood, TX?
Friendswood, TX public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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