For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,154 students in Rowlett, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 118 private students). 99% 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 Doris Cullins-lake Pointe 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 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rowlett, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keeley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8700 Liberty Grove Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 412-2140
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 412-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Herfurth Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Miller Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-7994
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Doris Cullins-lake Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5701 Scenic Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 412-3070
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 412-3070
Gr: PK-6 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Norma Dorsey Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Dexham Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5595
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5595
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Back Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7300 Bluebonnet Dr
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 475-1884
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 475-1884
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Nita Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5201 Nita Pearson Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-7568
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-7568
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Grove Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10201 Liberty Grove
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 487-4416
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 487-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Rowlett Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3315 Carla Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3380
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3380
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Vernon Schrade Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-8790
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-8790
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Steadham Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5887
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5887
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Katherine Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Cheyenne Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-5790
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-5790
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Rowlett High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Kirby Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-1712
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-1712
Gr: 9-12 | 2,286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Coyle Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Skyline Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3711
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3711
Gr: 7-8 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
4500 Skyline Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3711
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 475-3711
Gr: 6-7 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 Doris Cullins-lake Pointe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rowlett?
14 public schools are located in Rowlett.
What percentage of students in Rowlett go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Rowlett are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rowlett?
Rowlett public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rowlett are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rowlett include: Liberty Grove Elementary School vs. Keeley Elementary School, Steadham Elementary School vs. Keeley Elementary School, Coyle Middle School vs. Vernon Schrade Middle School
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