Best Schools in Aledo, Texas
8 schools · 4 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Aledo by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Annetta EL
Elementary · Aledo ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Vandagriff EL
Elementary · Aledo ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Coder EL
Elementary · Aledo ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Aledo for 2026 are Annetta EL (8.7/10), Vandagriff EL (8.6/10), and Coder EL (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
8.0
out of 10
Median Home
$456,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
8.0
out of 10
Median Home
$456,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +5.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Aledo schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Aledo
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annetta EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Vandagriff EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Coder EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Stuard EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Aledo Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Aledo H S | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus | 6.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.0/10
- Median household income
- $160,778
- Median home value
- $456,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 91%
86% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Aledo compares
Texas rank
#64 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$161k
217% of Texas median
Schools in this city
7
About Schools in Aledo, Texas
Aledo, Texas runs a compact public school system — 7 ranked schools covering the full K-12 span, all under a single district. The average score across those schools is 7.9 out of 10, and 86% of them (6 of 7) clear the 7-point mark. That kind of floor-level consistency is harder to find than headline scores suggest, and it's the first thing parents researching Aledo should register.
The top performer is Aledo High School, rated 8.6 out of 10 — the district's strongest campus and a meaningful signal for families thinking ahead to secondary outcomes. The elementary tier holds nearly as well. Vandagriff Elementary scores 8.5, Coder Elementary 8.2, and Stuard Elementary 7.6. Three elementary campuses above 7.5 means the district isn't running a single showcase school to inflate the average. Aledo Middle School sits at 8.0, which matters: middle grades often represent a performance drop in otherwise strong districts. Here, that gap doesn't appear.
The narrow spread between top and bottom is the defining feature of this system. Aledo High's 8.6 leads, but the distance to the weakest scored school is small. A 7.9 district average driven by six schools above 7.0 reflects structural quality across campuses — not a flagship pulling up weak satellites. For families who may be mid-cycle on a relocation, or who have children at multiple grade levels, that consistency reduces the risk that any one campus assignment lands a student somewhere significantly below the district norm.
Practically: parents comparing Aledo against other Texas suburban districts should weight the 86% above-7 rate alongside the average. Vandagriff and Coder both score within striking distance of the high school. Aledo Middle holds the line through grades where other systems often slip. Families prioritizing secondary preparation have a clear anchor in Aledo High School's 8.6 rating. For a city this size, this level of across-the-board performance makes Aledo one of the stronger options for parents who want quality without having to engineer a specific campus assignment.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 758 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 672 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 587 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.6 |
| 4 | 612 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 955 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,660 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 618 students · 9th–9th | 6.4 |
| 2 | 149 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
Schools in Aledo
Aledo, Texas · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$160,778
Median Home Value
$456,700
Median Rent
$2,577/mo
Population
24,699
College Educated
59%
Homeownership
91%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Community Profile
Aledo has a median household income of $160,778. It is a well-educated community where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $456,700, with a median rent of $2,577/month. The local poverty rate of 2.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 2
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Aledo, Texas
How many schools are in Aledo, Texas?
Aledo has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Aledo, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Aledo is 8.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Aledo, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Aledo on MySchoolScout is Annetta EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Aledo, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Aledo on MySchoolScout is Annetta EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Aledo, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Aledo on MySchoolScout is Aledo Middle with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best high school in Aledo, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Aledo on MySchoolScout is Aledo H S with a composite score of 7.5/10.
How many school districts serve Aledo, Texas?
Aledo is served by 1 school district: Aledo ISD.
What is the education level in Aledo, Texas?
According to Census data, 59% of adults in Aledo have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Aledo, Texas?
The median household income in Aledo is approximately $160,778 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Aledo, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Aledo is 16.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Aledo, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.