For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,618 students in Waller, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Waller, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waller, TX are Fields Store Elementary School, Schultz J High School and I T Holleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waller, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waller have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waller, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fields Store Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31670 Giboney Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-4050
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Schultz J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20950 Fields Store Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-9103
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-9103
Gr: 6-8 | 1,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
I T Holleman Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19455 Stokes Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-9196
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-9196
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Waller J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2402 Waller St
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-1353
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-1353
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Waller High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31213 Waller Spring Creek Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-3654
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 372-3654
Gr: 9-12 | 2,995 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Waller J J A E P
Alternative School
1918 Key St
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Waller, TX 77484
(936) 931-3685
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waller, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Waller, TX include Fields Store Elementary School, Schultz J High School and I T Holleman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waller?
7 public schools are located in Waller.
What percentage of students in Waller go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Waller are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waller?
Waller public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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