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Van Alstyne Independent School District (2026) - Van Alstyne, TX

Van Alstyne Independent School District

1096 N Waco
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Van Alstyne Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,045 students in Van Alstyne Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Van Alstyne Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,213 Schools
# Students
2,612 Students
2,175,201 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
147,401 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Van Alstyne Independent School District, which is ranked #112 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#97 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
57%
44%
72%
51%
73%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
23%
55%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
65%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,446 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,781 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,446
$13,352
Spending / Student
$8,781
$14,079

Best Van Alstyne Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Newport Dr
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8805
Gr: PK-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Williams Way
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 712-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,612 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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