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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Public Schools in Texas (2026)

The top-ranked public schools in Texas are William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag, Carver Center and J Kawas Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top-ranked public schools are Southlake, Coppell and Flower Mound.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Texas is 44%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.

Top-Ranked Public Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Rank: #22.
Carver Center
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-6
1300 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-8
2205 S E 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 343-7864
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-12
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Rank: #88.
Lasa High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5272
Rank: #99.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-5
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Rank: #1010.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Early College H S At Midland College
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
3600 N Garfield - Allison Fine
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-5000
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Tomball Star Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
11211 Fm 2920 Building 3
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Rank: #1414.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Rank: #1515.
Creekside Forest Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5949 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Rank: #1616.
Lawler Middle School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
12921 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Rank: #1717.
School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
9610 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
(972) 925-3700
Rank: #1818.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Rank: #1919.
Commonwealth Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4909 Commonwealth Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-5120
Rank: #2020.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-12
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Rank: #2121.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-5
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Rank: #2222.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
3000 Hillbrook St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
George Dawson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8
400 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5500
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Overton Park Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4865 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Rank: #2525.
Cactus Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2901 Goldenoak Cir
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Rank: #2626.
Basis Austin
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-6
1605 Kramer Ln
Austin, TX 78758
(737) 263-5890
Rank: #2727.
Carroll Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8
1800 E Kirkwood Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5400
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Old Union Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
1050 S Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4600
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
301 Byron Nelson Pkwy
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8
1101 W Lucas Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(469) 742-8500
Rank: #3232.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
2520 N White Chapel Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4400
Rank: #3333.
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3-11
200 Stafford Pride
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-9200
Rank: #3434.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
10210 Ember Glen Dr
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 428-2800
Rank: #3535.
Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
1705 W Continental Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4300
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