15,175
Preschools
8,974
Elementary Schools
4,448
Middle Schools
3,633
High Schools
8,456
Public District Schools
1,103
Public Charter Schools
11,714
Private Schools
21,274
Total Schools
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College Success Award
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
Are the schools in Texas offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Texas
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Houston Independent School District
189,934 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 283 schools -
Dallas Independent School District
141,169 students | DALLAS, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 263 schools -
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
118,010 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 90 schools -
Northside Independent School District (NISD)
102,719 students | SAN ANTONIO, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 124 schools -
Katy Independent School District
92,667 students | KATY, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 74 schools
Reviews From Schools in Texas
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
January 21, 2025
Teachers and administration are dedicated.
They try to accomodate individual needs whenever possible.
For students with specific talent, they encourage and try to excel their abilities.
However, it is... More
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Holy Spirit Episcopal School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
January 21, 2025
Gateway has improve more and more and the teachers really care about the children.
Review for
Gateway Charter Academy -El
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
January 21, 2025
The staff at this school is very unprofessional!
Mistreated a special needs child and this is absolutely unacceptable. They should be embarrassed of themselves! Special needs children need to be... More
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Larry G Smith Elementary School