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Best Washington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,453 students in Washington County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 724 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Washington County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, TX are Burton Elementary School, Brenham J High School and Brenham Elementary 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 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12504 Cedar St
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-2175
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Brenham J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Carlee Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Gr: 7-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Brenham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Blue Bell Dr
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Gr: K-4 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Burton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
917 N Main
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Gr: 7-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Brenham High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 A H Ehrig Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Brenham Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Gr: 5-6 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Krause Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E Stone
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center
304 Kerr St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Gr: PK | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washington County, TX

Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Base Alternative Campus (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
711 East Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3700
Gr: 5-8
Brenham Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1301 South Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Gr: 12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Five Oaks (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
711 Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3700
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Pride Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1301 S Market
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Gr: 9-12
Success Bound 7th & 8th Grades Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1301 S Maket St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Success Bound Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1301 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Gr: 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 include Burton Elementary School, Brenham J High School and Brenham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
9 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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