For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,437 students in Galveston, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 556 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Galveston, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Galveston, TX are Austin Middle School, Oppe Elementary School and Morgan El Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galveston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Galveston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Galveston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1514 N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-3500
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-3500
Grades: 5-6
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Oppe Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2915 81st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Grades: PK-4
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Morgan El Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 37th St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6700
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5001 Ave U
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #66.
Rosenberg El Laboratory For Learning And Leading
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 10th St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Ave S
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Grades: PK-4
| 556 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Crenshaw El And Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Hwy 87
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 684-8526
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 684-8526
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #99.
Ball High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Ave O
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,951 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3014 Sealy Ave
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Grades: 7-8
| 826 students
Rank: #1111.
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 61st St
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Grades: PK-12
| 829 students
Rank: #1212.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6960
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6960
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Rank: #1313.
Weis
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Stewart Rd
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6100
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6100
Grades: 5
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
1514 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-3500
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-3500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3904 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moody Early Childhood Center
Charter School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6930
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6930
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Galveston, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aim Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-1576
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-1576
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
5200 Ave N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7022
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7022
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
5501 Ave South
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 740-0256
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 740-0256
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
4116 Ave North 1/2
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7633
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7633
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1120 21st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6900
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6900
Grades: 7-9
| 128 students
Galveston Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1110 Moody
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-0270
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-0270
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Parker Elementary Daep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
721 10th St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5731
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5731
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
1110 Moody Ave
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5759
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5759
Grades: PK-6
| 496 students
Special Ctrs (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3906 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 766-5172
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 766-5172
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Student Alter Instr Lrn School(Sails) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2915 81st
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3014 Sealy
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6400
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Galveston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Galveston, TX include Austin Middle School, Oppe Elementary School and Morgan El Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in Galveston?
16 public schools are located in Galveston.
What percentage of students in Galveston go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Galveston are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston?
Galveston public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Galveston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Galveston include: Parker Elementary School vs. Oppe Elementary School, Morgan El Magnet School vs. Oppe Elementary School, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy vs. Odyssey Academy - Galveston
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