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Best Royse City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,034 students in Royse City, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Royse City, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Royse City, TX are Miss May Vernon Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Anita Scott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Royse City, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Royse City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Royse City, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miss May Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Miss May Dr
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-5006
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Fm 1777 Bulldog Blvd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9549
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Anita Scott Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Erby Campbell Blvd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 Fm 35
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3304
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Harry Herndon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Blackland Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(469) 721-8101
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Bobby Summers Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2050 C D Boren Pkwy
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-5011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Ruth Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Fm 1777
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Royse City High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Fm 2642
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9991
Gr: 9-12 | 2,834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Ouida Baley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 E Hwy 66
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9544
Gr: 6-8 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Glenda Arnold Early Childhood Learning Center
1400 Fm 1777
Royse City, TX 75189
(469) 721-8103
Gr: PK | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Paula Walker Elementary School
1274 Crenshaw Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-2413
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Sara Moss Elementary School
2325 Three River Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-2413

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Royse City, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Royse City, TX include Miss May Vernon Elementary School, Davis Elementary School and Anita Scott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Royse City?
12 public schools are located in Royse City.
What percentage of students in Royse City go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Royse City are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Royse City?
Royse City public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Royse City are often viewed compared to one another?

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