Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in Lancaster, TX (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lancaster Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,938 students in Lancaster, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 117 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, TX are Rosa Parks/millbrook Elementary School, Belt Line Elementary School and West Main Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lancaster, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosa Parks/millbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
630 Millbrook Dr
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1564
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Belt Line Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1355 W Belt Line Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1608
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
West Main Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
531 W Main St
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1551
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Rolling Hills Pl
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 Marquis St
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-1512
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Run Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
427 W Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-1538
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
822 W Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1660
Gr: 7-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E Wintergreen Rd
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Iltexas Lancaster Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(469) 862-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 Westridge
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1577
Gr: 6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W Pleasant Run Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(469) 862-4237
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Jd Hall Learning Center
Alternative School
602 E Second St
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1441
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
L Isd J J A E P
Alternative School
422 S Centre Ave
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 218-1432
Gr: 7-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, TX include Rosa Parks/millbrook Elementary School, Belt Line Elementary School and West Main Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster?
13 public schools are located in Lancaster.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (TX):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Can Students Be Legally Prosecuted for School Fights?
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
 Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
Year-Round vs Traditional School Calendar: 2025 Insights
 What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?

More Articles

Scholarships
Parenting and Learning Issues
Public School Policies
Teaching
Local School Topics