Top 5 Best Washington County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,425 students in Washington County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 571 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Washington County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, TX are Burton Elementary School, Brenham J High School and Burton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Washington County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burton Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12504 Cedar St
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-2175
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-2175
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Brenham J High School
Math: 54% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Carlee Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Grades: 7-8
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Burton High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
917 N Main
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Grades: 7-12
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Brenham High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 A H Ehrig Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,552 students
Rank: #55.
Brenham Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Blue Bell Dr
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Grades: PK-4
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Brenham Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Grades: 5-6
| 688 students
Rank: #77.
Alton Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1210 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #88.
Krause Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E Stone
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Grades: PK-4
| 605 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 Kerr St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Grades: PK
| 187 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Base Alternative Campus (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
711 East Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3700
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3700
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Brenham Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1301 South Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Grades: 12
| 26 students
Five Oaks (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
711 Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3700
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3700
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
Pride Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1301 S Market
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Success Bound 7th & 8th Grades Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1301 S Maket St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
Success Bound Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1301 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Grades: 6
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, TX are Burton Elementary School, Brenham J High School and Burton High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, TX?
9 public schools are located in Washington County, TX.
What percentage of students in Washington County, TX go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Washington County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, TX?
Washington County, TX minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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