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Best Galveston Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,345 students in Galveston, TX (there are 6 private schools, serving 640 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Galveston, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Galveston, TX are Oppe Elementary School, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Parker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galveston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Galveston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Galveston, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oppe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2915 81st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Gr: PK-4 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5001 Ave U
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Crenshaw El And Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Hwy 87
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6350
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6302
Gr: 8-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3014 Sealy Ave
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Gr: 7-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Ball High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 Ave O
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Weis
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Stewart Rd
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6100
Gr: 5-6 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 Ave S
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Gr: PK-4 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2412 61st St
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Elementary School
1514 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3904 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Gr: 8-11 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moody Early Childhood Center
Charter School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6930
Gr: PK | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Galveston, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Galveston, TX include Oppe Elementary School, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Parker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Galveston?
13 public schools are located in Galveston.
What percentage of students in Galveston go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Galveston are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston?
Galveston public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Galveston are often viewed compared to one another?

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