For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,927 students in Taylor, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 310 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Taylor, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor, TX are Legacy Early College High School, Naomi Pasemann Elementary School and Taylor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Taylor have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taylor, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Early College High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 N Main St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-9569
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-9569
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Naomi Pasemann Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2809 N Dr
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-2278
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-2278
Gr: 1-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 Carlos Parker Blvd Nw
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-8591
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-8591
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N Main St Ste 105
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1091
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1091
Gr: 1-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Taylor High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Fm 973
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1291
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1291
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
3100 Duck Ln
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-7114
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-7114
Gr: PK-K | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Taylor, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Taylor, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor, TX include Legacy Early College High School, Naomi Pasemann Elementary School and Taylor Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor?
6 public schools are located in Taylor.
What percentage of students in Taylor go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Taylor are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor?
Taylor public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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