For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,680 students in Rowlett, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 239 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rowlett, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Rowlett, TX are Keeley Elementary School, Herfurth Elementary School and Back Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowlett, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rowlett have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rowlett, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keeley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8700 Liberty Grove Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 412-2140
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 412-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Herfurth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 Miller Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Back Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7300 Bluebonnet Dr
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 475-1884
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 475-1884
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Doris Cullins-lake Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5701 Scenic Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 412-3070
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 412-3070
Grades: PK-6
| 585 students
Rank: #55.
Norma Dorsey Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6200 Dexham Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5595
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5595
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
Nita Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5201 Nita Pearson Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-7568
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-7568
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10201 Liberty Grove
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 487-4416
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 487-4416
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Rowlett Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3315 Carla Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3380
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3380
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Vernon Schrade Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-8790
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-8790
Grades: 6-9
| 945 students
Rank: #1010.
Steadham Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5887
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5887
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Rowlett High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Kirby Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-1712
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-1712
Grades: 9-12
| 2,394 students
Rank: #1212.
Katherine Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Cheyenne Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-5790
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-5790
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1313.
Coyle Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Skyline Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3711
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3711
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rowlett, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Rowlett, TX include Keeley Elementary School, Herfurth Elementary School and Back Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rowlett, TX?
13 public schools are located in Rowlett, TX.
What percentage of students in Rowlett, TX go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rowlett, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rowlett, TX?
Rowlett, TX public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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