Best Schools in Baytown, Texas
36 schools · 19 Elementary · 6 Middle · 8 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Baytown?
Use this page to compare every school in Baytown by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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E F Green Junior School
Middle · Goose Creek CISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Alamo EL
Elementary · Goose Creek CISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Crockett EL
Elementary · Goose Creek CISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Baytown for 2026 are E F Green Junior School (7.4/10), Alamo EL (7.3/10), and Crockett EL (7.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 30 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
36
33 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$182,150
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
36
33 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$182,150
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.3/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Baytown schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Baytown schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Baytown
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (30 of 36). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E F Green Junior School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Alamo EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Crockett EL | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Victoria Walker EL | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | St Joseph Catholic School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Impact Early College H S | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Baytown Christian Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | First Baptist Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Stuart Career Tech H S | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Sterling H S | 6.2 / 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
- 5.6/10
- Median household income
- $65,131
- Median home value
- $182,150
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 56%
9% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Baytown compares
Texas rank
#513 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$65k
88% of Texas median
Schools in this city
33
About Schools in Baytown, Texas
Baytown, Texas has 30 ranked public schools with a citywide average score of 6.6 out of 10. That average sits solidly above the midpoint, but the range within the city tells the fuller story. Eight schools — 27 percent of Baytown's ranked campuses — score 7 or higher, giving families with any geographic flexibility a meaningful pool of competitive options to evaluate.
The city's strongest performers are concentrated entirely at the elementary level. De Zavala Elementary leads at 8.1, the highest individual score in Baytown. Victoria Walker Elementary follows at 7.9, then San Jacinto Elementary at 7.7, Clark Elementary at 7.6, and Highlands Elementary at 7.4. Five elementary schools clustered at 7.4 and above is a genuine asset for families with younger children. Parents of elementary-age kids have more high-scoring choices here than the citywide average alone would suggest.
The 6.6 average reflects more mixed results at the middle and high school levels. The elementary tier consistently exceeds that figure; other grade bands do not match the same density of high scorers. Families with children approaching or already in middle school should examine individual campus scores rather than relying on the city aggregate. The gap between top elementary performers and lower-scoring secondary schools is real and worth factoring into any neighborhood decision.
For parents benchmarking Baytown against other Houston-area cities, 27 percent of schools at 7-plus is a concrete comparison point. That cluster of five strong elementary schools rewards families who can target specific attendance zones. Parents zoned to De Zavala or Victoria Walker are accessing the two highest-rated campuses in the city. Those whose priority is secondary-level performance should put more weight on individual school data rather than the city's overall standing.
Elementary Schools
19 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 760 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 571 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 732 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
| 4 | 665 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 |
| 5 | 312 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 6.1 |
| 6 | 508 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.6 |
| 7 | 562 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 |
| 8 | 627 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 |
| 9 | 746 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 |
| 10 | 817 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 |
Show all 19 elementary schools in Baytown
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,051 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 920 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 711 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 4 | 907 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
| 5 | 924 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
| 6 | 766 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
High Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 418 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 507 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
| 3 | 2,130 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 4 | 2,328 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 5 | 1,802 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
| 6 | 101 students · 6th–12th | 5.3 |
| 7 | 108 students · 10th–12th | 4.7 |
| 8 | 18 students · 6th–12th | — |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 2 | 70 students · 1st–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Baytown Christian Academy
Private
228 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.4 | ||
Schools in Baytown
Baytown, Texas · 36 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$65,131
Median Home Value
$182,150
Median Rent
$1,227/mo
Population
101,644
College Educated
15%
Homeownership
56%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Community Profile
Baytown has a median household income of $65,131. It is a community where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $182,150, with a median rent of $1,227/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.6%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 19
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 8
- Other
- 3
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Baytown, Texas
How many schools are in Baytown, Texas?
Baytown has 36 schools, including 33 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Baytown, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Baytown is 5.6 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 Baytown, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Baytown on MySchoolScout is E F Green Junior School with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Baytown, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Baytown on MySchoolScout is Alamo EL with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Baytown, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Baytown on MySchoolScout is E F Green Junior School with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best high school in Baytown, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Baytown on MySchoolScout is Impact Early College H S with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Baytown, Texas?
Baytown is served by 1 school district: Goose Creek CISD.
What is the education level in Baytown, Texas?
According to Census data, 15% of adults in Baytown have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Baytown, Texas?
The median household income in Baytown is approximately $65,131 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Baytown, Texas?
Yes, Baytown has 3 private schools alongside 33 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Joseph Catholic School with a score of 6.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Baytown, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Baytown is 14.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Baytown, 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.