For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 29,730 students in Pasadena, TX (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,211 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Pasadena, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Pasadena, TX are Fairmont Elementary School, Fairmont J High School and Pasadena Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pasadena, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Pasadena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pasadena, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4315 Heathfield
Pasadena, TX 77505
(832) 668-8500
Pasadena, TX 77505
(832) 668-8500
Gr: K-5 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Fairmont J High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4911 Holly Bay Ct
Pasadena, TX 77505
(832) 668-7800
Pasadena, TX 77505
(832) 668-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Pasadena Memorial High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4410 Crenshaw
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0390
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0390
Gr: 9-12 | 3,120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4333 Lily St
Pasadena, TX 77505
(713) 740-0768
Pasadena, TX 77505
(713) 740-0768
Gr: PK-4 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Bondy Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5101 Keith Ave
Pasadena, TX 77505
(713) 740-0430
Pasadena, TX 77505
(713) 740-0430
Gr: 7-8 | 965 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Jensen Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3514 Tulip St
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0608
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0608
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Red Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
416 Bearle St
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0704
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0704
Gr: PK-4 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sparks Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2503 E Southmore Ave
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0744
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0744
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Deepwater J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Glenmore
Pasadena, TX 77503
(832) 668-7600
Pasadena, TX 77503
(832) 668-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Miller Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Fairmont Pkwy
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0450
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0450
Gr: 7-8 | 816 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Mcmasters Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1011 Bennett Dr
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0640
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0640
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 Burke Rd
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0696
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0696
Gr: PK-4 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
South Shaver Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Ave
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0842
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0842
Gr: PK-4 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Teague Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Crenshaw Rd
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0760
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0760
Gr: PK-4 | 729 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Carter Lomax Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1519 Genoa Red Bluff Rd
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-5230
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-5230
Gr: 5-6 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Sam Rayburn High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Cherrybrook Ln
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0330
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Jackson Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E Thomas
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0440
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0440
Gr: 7-8 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
San Jacinto Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Red Bluff
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0480
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0480
Gr: 7-8 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Pasadena High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 S Shaver
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0310
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0310
Gr: 9-12 | 2,209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Park View Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Dabney Dr
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0460
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0460
Gr: 7-8 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Harris Ave
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0576
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0576
Gr: PK-4 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Deepwater Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 Glenmore
Pasadena, TX 77503
(832) 668-8300
Pasadena, TX 77503
(832) 668-8300
Gr: 3-5 | 626 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2707 Lafferty Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0528
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0528
Gr: PK-4 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Golden Acres Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5232 Sycamore Ave
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0600
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0600
Gr: PK-4 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Morales Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Harris Ave
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0664
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0664
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Kruse Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Park Ln
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0624
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0624
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Tegeler Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Burke Rd
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0410
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0410
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Watters Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0552
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0552
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Southmore Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Patricia Ln
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0500
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1522 Scarborough Ln
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0776
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0776
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Marshall Kendrick Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001watters Rd
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-5380
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-5380
Gr: 5-6 | 667 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Unlimited Visions Aftercare
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
907 Preston Dr
Pasadena, TX 77503
(512) 633-0795
Pasadena, TX 77503
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Rank: #3333.
Nelda Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1112 Queens Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-5420
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-5420
Gr: 5-6 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Parks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3302 San Augustine Ave
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0680
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0680
Gr: PK-4 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Bobby Shaw Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Houston Ave
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-5268
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-5268
Gr: 5-6 | 667 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Pasadena, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Apex Alternative Ed Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1838 East Sam Houston Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0290
Gr: 9-12
Community School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1838 A E Sam Houston Pkwy S
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0298
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0298
Gr: 9-12
L P Card Skill Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4320 Crenshaw
Pasadena, TX 77504
(281) 998-5525
Pasadena, TX 77504
(281) 998-5525
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pasadena, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Pasadena, TX include Fairmont Elementary School, Fairmont J High School and Pasadena Memorial High School.
How many public schools are located in Pasadena?
45 public schools are located in Pasadena.
What percentage of students in Pasadena go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Pasadena are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pasadena?
Pasadena public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pasadena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pasadena include: Turner Elementary School vs. Fairmont Elementary School, Pasadena High School vs. Pasadena Memorial High School, Pasadena Memorial High School vs. Pasadena High School
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