Top 5 Best Washington County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,404 students in Washington County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 662 private students). 89% 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 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Washington County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Brenham J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Carlee Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Grades: 7-8
| 779 students
Rank: #33.
Brenham Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Blue Bell Dr
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Grades: K-4
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Burton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
917 N Main
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Grades: 7-12
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
Brenham Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Grades: 5-6
| 689 students
Rank: #66.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Grades: K-4
| 453 students
Rank: #77.
Brenham High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 A H Ehrig Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #88.
Krause Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E Stone
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Grades: K-4
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 Kerr St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Grades: PK
| 222 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washington County, TX

Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
711 East Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3700
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1301 South Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Grades: 12
| 26 students
Five Oaks (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
711 Mansfield
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1301 S Maket St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
1301 S Market St
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 include Burton Elementary School, Brenham J High School and Brenham Elementary 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?
89% of all K-12 students in Washington County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, TX?
Washington County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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