14,745
Preschools
8,805
Elementary Schools
4,415
Middle Schools
3,672
High Schools
8,512
Public District Schools
11,490
Private Schools
20,837
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Texas based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
These are some of the best public high schools in Texas at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in Texas
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Houston Independent School District
209,772 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 280 schools -
Dallas Independent School District
155,119 students | DALLAS, TX
Grades PK-12 | 254 schools -
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
116,512 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 89 schools -
Northside Independent School District (NISD)
106,501 students | SAN ANTONIO, TX
Grades PK-12 | 126 schools -
Fort Worth Independent School District
84,510 students | FORT WORTH, TX
Grades PK-12 | 147 schools
Reviews From Schools in Texas
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
The administration team rocks!! Love PHIS, such a wonderful school.
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Parkwood Hill Intermediate School
Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
This school is a joke! In just one week, three teachers quit because there is no admin help for discipline problems. Many of the students act like thugs and try to intimidate the few students who... More
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IDEA Pflugerville College Prep
Parent / Guardian
August 29, 2022
My children went to this school from Prek-4 to 2nd grade.
The community at this school is phenomenal. The teachers and paras have been there for years, even decades which says a lot for a military... More
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Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School