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Best Public Schools in Cleveland, TX (2026)
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Best Cleveland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 16,191 students in Cleveland, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cleveland, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, TX are Tarkington Elementary School, Tarkington Early Childhood School and Tarkington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cleveland, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tarkington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-6134
Gr: 1-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Tarkington Early Childhood School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7736
Gr: PK-K | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Tarkington Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7737
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Tarkington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7739
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 Jefferson Ave
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Northside Blvd
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4628
Gr: PK-5 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1922 Rd 3549
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 761-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 Shell St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0125
Gr: PK-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Fort Worth
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0594
Gr: PK-5 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 593-1148
Gr: 6-8 | 1,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Pine Burr Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7054 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(346) 799-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Gr: 9-12 | 3,627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Gr: 3-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Liberty High School
Charter School
1954 Rd 5714
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Gr: 9-10 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Msg Ramirez Elementary School
Charter School
1954 Rd 5714
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Msg Ramirez Middle School
Charter School
1954 Rd 5714
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Fe Elementary School
7499 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Gr: PK-5 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Fe Middle School
7581 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Gr: 6-8 | 1,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, TX include Tarkington Elementary School, Tarkington Early Childhood School and Tarkington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cleveland?
18 public schools are located in Cleveland.
What percentage of students in Cleveland go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cleveland are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?

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