For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,016 students in Livingston, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 131 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Livingston, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston, TX are Cedar Grove Elementary School, Timber Creek Elementary School and Livingston H S Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Livingston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Livingston, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
819 W Church St
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-4000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-4000
Gr: 1-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 N Willis
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-1000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-1000
Gr: 1-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Livingston H S Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Lions Ave
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Gr: 1-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Livingston J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Us 59 Loop N
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-6000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Livingston High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Fm 350 S
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Pine Ridge Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Millridge St
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-3000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-3000
Gr: PK-K | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Livingston, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Lions Ave
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-5000
Gr: 4-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Livingston, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston, TX include Cedar Grove Elementary School, Timber Creek Elementary School and Livingston H S Academy.
How many public schools are located in Livingston?
7 public schools are located in Livingston.
What percentage of students in Livingston go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Livingston are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston?
Livingston public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Livingston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Livingston include: Livingston J High School vs. Livingston High School, Cedar Grove Elementary School vs. Pine Ridge Primary, Timber Creek Elementary School vs. Pine Ridge Primary
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