For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,107 students in Stafford, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 792 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Stafford, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stafford, TX are Stafford Stem Magnet Academy, Meadows Elementary School and Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stafford, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stafford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stafford, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Gr: 3-11 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12037 Pender Ln
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 634-4720
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 634-4720
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11600 W Airport Blvd
Stafford, TX 77477
(346) 754-5867
Stafford, TX 77477
(346) 754-5867
Gr: K-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Stafford High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Spartan Dr
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9239
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9239
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1424 Constitution Ave
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9215
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9215
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Constitution Ave
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9229
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9229
Gr: 1-5 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Constitution Ave
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9203
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9203
Gr: PK-K | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Stafford, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Bend County Alter Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1625 Staffordshire Rd
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Stafford Adjustment Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1625 Staffordshire
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9280
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9280
Gr: 6-12
1625 Staffordshire
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 208-6100
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 208-6100
Gr: 5-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stafford, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Stafford, TX include Stafford Stem Magnet Academy, Meadows Elementary School and Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy.
How many public schools are located in Stafford?
7 public schools are located in Stafford.
What percentage of students in Stafford go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Stafford are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stafford?
Stafford public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stafford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stafford include: Stafford Ecc vs. Meadows Elementary School, Stafford Elementary School vs. Meadows Elementary School, Stafford Elementary School vs. Arrow Academy - Liberation Academy
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