For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,315 students in Altair, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Altair, TX are Sheridan Elementary School, Garwood Elementary School and Eagle Lake Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altair, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Altair have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Altair, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5526 Fm 2437
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7827 Hwy 71 S
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Lake Intermediate School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Tate Ave
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 3-5
| 180 students
Rank: #44.
Rice Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1093 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Lake Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Johnnie D Hutchins
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: PK-2
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Rice High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Rice Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3013
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Altair, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Colorado County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rice Aep Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Grades: 6-7
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Altair, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Altair, TX include Sheridan Elementary School, Garwood Elementary School and Eagle Lake Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Altair?
7 public schools are located in Altair.
What is the racial composition of students in Altair?
Altair public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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