For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,175 students in Joshua, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 238 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Joshua, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Joshua, TX are Plum Creek Elementary School, A G Elder Elementary School and Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joshua, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Joshua have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Joshua, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Plum St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
A G Elder Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
513 Henderson St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1035 S Broadway
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 9 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
R C Loflin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6801 Cr 1902
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
H D Staples Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 S Main
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Plum St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Caddo Grove Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Fm 1902
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Joshua High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Broadway
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
7800 Silo Mills Pkwy
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 592-4430
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 592-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Joshua, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Joshua, TX include Plum Creek Elementary School, A G Elder Elementary School and Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus.
How many public schools are located in Joshua?
9 public schools are located in Joshua.
What percentage of students in Joshua go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Joshua are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Joshua?
Joshua public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Joshua are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Joshua include: H D Staples Elementary School vs. Plum Creek Elementary School, Plum Creek Elementary School vs. H D Staples Elementary School
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