For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,105 students in Rice, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Rice, TX are Rice High School, Rice Intermediate/middle School and Rice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rice have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rice, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rice High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4502
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4502
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Rice Intermediate/middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1402 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4190
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4190
Gr: 5-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sw Mckinney
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4151
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4151
Gr: PK-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rice, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Rice, TX include Rice High School, Rice Intermediate/middle School and Rice Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rice?
3 public schools are located in Rice.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice?
Rice public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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