Texas is the #2 largest school system in the United States, serving 5,525,159 students across the 9,302 public schools for the 2025-26 school year (there are , serving 349,910 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 75%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 15:1.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Texas (2025-26)
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
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(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: K-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) 414-2589
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
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
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This State (TX)
# Schools
9,302 Schools
# Students
5,525,159 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
State Average (TX)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
# American Indian Students
17,905 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
# Asian Students
295,972 Students
% Asian Students
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,939,028 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
# Black Students
705,373 Students
% Black Students
13%
# White Students
1,384,370 Students
% White Students
25%
# Hawaiian Students
8,833 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$74,029 MM
Spending
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,398
Spending / Student
$14,129
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title center">Best Texas Public Schools by County (2025-26)
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
9,302 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 75%, 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: Perryton J High School vs. Uplift Atlas Preparatory - Middle School, Dr Don Woolley Middle School vs. Berry Middle School, Comfort Elementary School vs. Cibolo Creek Elementary School
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