For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 13,517 students in Red Oak, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 477 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Red Oak, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Red Oak, TX are Wooden Elementary School, Eastridge Elementary School and Red Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Oak, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Red Oak have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Red Oak, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wooden Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Louise Ritter Blvd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2977
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2977
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Eastridge Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 E Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2266
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2266
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Valley Ridge Dr
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3523
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3523
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 W Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-4799
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-4799
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #55.
Life H S Waxahachie
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 W Butcher Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 708-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,102 students
Rank: #66.
Life School Red Oak
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
777 S I 35 E
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 552-9200
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 552-9200
Grades: K-6
| 1,040 students
Rank: #77.
Life Middle Waxahachie
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3295 N Us Hwy 77
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 937-0715
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 937-0715
Grades: 7-8
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Russell P Schupmann Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Red Oak High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 S State Hwy 342
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Grades: 8-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Red Oak Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 Louise Ritter Blvd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Grades: 6-8
| 1,540 students
Rank: #1111.
Life School Cedar Hill
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 W Wintergreen Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 293-2825
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 293-2825
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #1212.
Life School Carrollton
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2660 E Trinity Mills Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 701-1355
Red Oak, TX 75154
(469) 701-1355
Grades: K-6
| 241 students
Rank: #1313.
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Majestic Meadows Dr
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-8090
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-8090
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1414.
Life School Mountain Creek
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5525 W Illinois Ave
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 623-0012
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 623-0012
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1515.
Life School Lancaster
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
950 S I 35 E
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-7950
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-7950
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Rank: #1616.
Frank D Moates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Heritage Dr
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 230-2881
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 230-2881
Grades: 3-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1717.
Life School Oak Cliff
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 S R L Thornton Frwy
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Grades: K-12
| 1,478 students
Red Oak, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
D A E P (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
101 Live Oak
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-5895
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-5895
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Ischolars Magnet Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
109 W Red Oak Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Grades: 3-9
| 41 students
401 E Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Grades: 5-6
| 833 students
P O Box 9000
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Grades: 7-8
| 848 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Red Oak, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Red Oak, TX include Wooden Elementary School, Eastridge Elementary School and Red Oak Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Red Oak?
17 public schools are located in Red Oak.
What percentage of students in Red Oak go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Red Oak are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Red Oak?
Red Oak public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Red Oak are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Red Oak include: Russell P Schupmann Elementary School vs. Shields Elementary School, Wooden Elementary School vs. Life School Red Oak, Life H S Waxahachie vs. Red Oak High School
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