The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a town or city which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 26%
100%
Avg. Statewide: 51%
Top Ranked Cities With Best Public Schools in Texas (2024-25)
City
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #1-21 - 2.
100%
(3 out of 3)
(3 out of 3)
- Franklin High School
Rank: #1175 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%) - Franklin Middle School
Rank: #1321 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%) - Roland Reynolds Elementary School
Rank: #1385 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Franklin, TX Schools
Rank: #1-21 - 2.
100%
(3 out of 3)
(3 out of 3)
Rank: #33.
92%
(11 out of 12)
(11 out of 12)
- Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Rank: #44 of 8,188 (Top 1%)
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%) - Old Union Elementary School
Rank: #65 of 8,188 (Top 1%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%) - George Dawson Middle School
Rank: #79 of 8,188 (Top 1%)
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Southlake, TX Schools
Rank: #44.
87%
(13 out of 15)
(13 out of 15)
Rank: #55.
83%
(5 out of 6)
(5 out of 6)
Rank: #66.
79%
(15 out of 19)
(15 out of 19)
- Bluebonnet Elementary School
Rank: #188 of 8,188 (Top 1%)
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%) - Liberty Elementary School
Rank: #269 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%) - Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School
Rank: #278 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Flower Mound, TX Schools
Rank: #77.
75%
(6 out of 8)
(6 out of 8)
Rank: #8-98 - 9.
67%
(14 out of 21)
(14 out of 21)
Rank: #8-98 - 9.
67%
(6 out of 9)
(6 out of 9)
- Glenhope Elementary School
Rank: #348 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%) - Colleyville Elementary School
Rank: #517 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%) - Taylor Elementary School
Rank: #897 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Colleyville, TX Schools
Rank: #1010.
63%
(5 out of 8)
(5 out of 8)
- Sycamore Springs Middle School
Rank: #1175 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%) - Rooster Springs Elementary School
Rank: #1213 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%) - Cypress Springs Elementary School
Rank: #1376 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Dripping Springs, TX Schools
Rank: #1111.
60%
(6 out of 10)
(6 out of 10)
Rank: #1212.
56%
(39 out of 70)
(39 out of 70)
Rank: #1313.
55%
(6 out of 11)
(6 out of 11)
- Windsong Intermediate School
Rank: #437 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%) - Friendswood High School
Rank: #944 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%) - C W Cline Elementary School
Rank: #1054 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Friendswood, TX Schools
Rank: #1414.
52%
(17 out of 33)
(17 out of 33)
Rank: #15-1615 - 16.
50%
(5 out of 10)
(5 out of 10)
Rank: #15-1615 - 16.
50%
(3 out of 6)
(3 out of 6)
Rank: #1717.
48%
(14 out of 29)
(14 out of 29)
Rank: #18-1918 - 19.
44%
(7 out of 16)
(7 out of 16)
- Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary School
Rank: #1105 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%) - Mcandrew Elementary School
Rank: #1163 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%) - Voss Middle School
Rank: #1175 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Boerne, TX Schools
Rank: #18-1918 - 19.
44%
(4 out of 9)
(4 out of 9)
Rank: #20-2120 - 21.
39%
(14 out of 36)
(14 out of 36)
- Commonwealth Elementary School
Rank: #46 of 8,188 (Top 1%)
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%) - Bess Campbell Elementary School
Rank: #62 of 8,188 (Top 1%)
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%) - Anne Mccormick Sullivan Elementary School
Rank: #218 of 8,188 (Top 1%)
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Sugar Land, TX Schools
Rank: #20-2120 - 21.
39%
(9 out of 23)
(9 out of 23)
- Silvercrest Elementary School
Rank: #218 of 8,188 (Top 1%)
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%) - Berry Miller J High School
Rank: #621 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%) - Silverlake Elementary School
Rank: #718 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Pearland, TX Schools
Rank: #22-2322 - 23.
38%
(10 out of 26)
(10 out of 26)
Rank: #22-2322 - 23.
38%
(3 out of 8)
(3 out of 8)
- Stanton-smith Elementary School
Rank: #476 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%) - Gus Winston Cain Elementary School
Rank: #770 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%) - Whitehouse J High School
Rank: #1126 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Whitehouse, TX Schools
Rank: #2424.
36%
(10 out of 28)
(10 out of 28)
- Hidden Lakes Elementary School
Rank: #458 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%) - Willis Lane Elementary School
Rank: #656 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%) - Shady Grove Elementary School
Rank: #681 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Keller, TX Schools
Rank: #2525.
35%
(27 out of 78)
(27 out of 78)
Rank: #2626.
34%
(31 out of 92)
(31 out of 92)
Rank: #27-3027 - 30.
33%
(13 out of 39)
(13 out of 39)
- Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School
Rank: #609 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%) - Manford Williams Elementary School
Rank: #621 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%) - Judge James C Adolphus Elementary School
Rank: #684 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Richmond, TX Schools
Rank: #27-3027 - 30.
33%
(4 out of 12)
(4 out of 12)
- Keenan Elementary School
Rank: #1168 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%) - Lone Star Elementary School
Rank: #1176 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%) - Madeley Ranch Elementary School
Rank: #1283 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Montgomery, TX Schools
Rank: #27-3027 - 30.
33%
(3 out of 9)
(3 out of 9)
Rank: #27-3027 - 30.
33%
(3 out of 9)
(3 out of 9)
- Crestview Elementary School
Rank: #1175 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%) - Canyon Intermediate School
Rank: #1446 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%) - Reeves-hinger Elementary School
Rank: #1499 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Canyon, TX Schools
Rank: #31-3231 - 32.
30%
(7 out of 23)
(7 out of 23)
- Nebbie Williams Elementary School
Rank: #295 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%) - Amy Parks-heath Elementary School
Rank: #1015 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%) - Celia Hays Elementary School
Rank: #1016 of 8,188 (Top 10%)
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Rockwall, TX Schools
Rank: #31-3231 - 32.
30%
(3 out of 10)
(3 out of 10)
- Emma Vera Elementary School
Rank: #333 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%) - Florence J Scott Elementary School
Rank: #595 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%) - Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School
Rank: #623 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Roma, TX Schools
Rank: #33-3433 - 34.
28%
(23 out of 81)
(23 out of 81)
Rank: #33-3433 - 34.
28%
(13 out of 46)
(13 out of 46)
- Robert L Puster Elementary School
Rank: #321 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%) - Sloan Creek Intermediate School
Rank: #324 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 90% | Reading: 81%) - C T Eddins Elementary School
Rank: #545 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Mckinney, TX Schools
Rank: #3535.
26%
(13 out of 50)
(13 out of 50)
- Hoffmann Lane Elementary School
Rank: #235 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%) - Memorial Early College H S With St Philip's
Rank: #250 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%) - Timberwood Park Elementary School
Rank: #545 of 8,188 (Top 5%)
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%) - View Full List of Top Ranked New Braunfels, TX Schools
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