Texas is the #2 largest school system in the United States, serving 5,524,796 students across the 9,244 public schools for the 2026-27 school year (there are 2,103 private schools, serving 349,970 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Texas attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Texas is 44%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
The top-ranked public schools in Texas are William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, Carver Center, and J Kawas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 76%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 15:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Texas (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Rank: #22.
Carver Center
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-6
1300 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-8
2205 S E 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-7864
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-12
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Rank: #88.
Lasa High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5272
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5272
Rank: #99.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-5
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Rank: #1010.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Overview
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
9,244 Schools
100,274 Schools
# Students
5,524,796 Students
49,273,234 Students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
# Teachers
368,147 Teachers
3,176,846 Teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (TX)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Graduation Rate
90.3%
87%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# American Indian Students
18,104 Students
465,607 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
307,190 Students
2,805,284 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hispanic Students
2,956,686 Students
14,933,108 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
30%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Black Students
704,464 Students
7,261,526 Students
% Black Students
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# White Students
1,349,132 Students
20,989,144 Students
% White Students
24%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hawaiian Students
8,708 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
180,508 Students
2,585,770 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (TX)
Statewide Total Revenue
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Statewide Total Spending
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Texas Public Schools by County (2026-27)
Popular neighborhoods: Far West Side (74 schools), Northside (61 schools), Oak Cliff (47 schools), Mission Valley (41 schools), East El Paso (37 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Texas?
The top-ranked public schools in Texas include William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, Carver Center, and J Kawas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Texas?
9,244 public schools are located in Texas.
What percentage of students in Texas go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Texas attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Minority enrollment in Texas is 76%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Texas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Texas include: Comfort Elementary School vs. Cibolo Creek Elementary School, Margaret S Mcwhirter Elementary School vs. P H Greene Elementary School, Classical Academy - Permian Basin vs. Clara Love Elementary School
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