The top-rated public schools in Baytown are Travis EL (8.0/10), San Jacinto EL (7.8/10), and Clark EL (7.7/10), among 29 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. 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

33 public · 4 private

Avg Score

5.7

29 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

33 public · 4 private

Avg Score

5.7

29 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Travis EL

Rates 8.0/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Stephen F Austin EL

STAAR proficiency rose +5.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Baytown public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Baytown

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 29 rated schools; 37 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Travis EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	87th
2	San Jacinto EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	83th
3	Clark EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	80th
4	Crockett EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	64th
5	De Zavala EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	64th
6	Stephen F Austin EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	61th
7	Lamar EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	56th
8	Victoria Walker EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	48th
9	James Bowie EL	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	46th
10	Ashbel Smith EL	6.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	44th

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About Schools in Baytown, Texas

Baytown, Texas is home to 37 schools, including 33 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 19 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 8 high schools.

The 29 public schools in this comparison average 5.7 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Travis EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

Baytown is served by 1 school district: GOOSE CREEK CISD. These districts collectively serve 24,108 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

19 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Travis EL 765 students · Pre-K–5th	765	Pre-K–5th	8.0
2	San Jacinto EL 562 students · Pre-K–5th	562	Pre-K–5th	7.8
3	Clark EL 722 students · Pre-K–5th	722	Pre-K–5th	7.7
4	Crockett EL 571 students · Pre-K–5th	571	Pre-K–5th	7.0
5	De Zavala EL 589 students · Kindergarten–5th	589	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
6	Stephen F Austin EL 817 students · Pre-K–5th	817	Pre-K–5th	6.9
7	Lamar EL 508 students · Kindergarten–5th	508	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
8	Victoria Walker EL 732 students · Pre-K–5th	732	Pre-K–5th	6.4
9	James Bowie EL 602 students · Pre-K–5th	602	Pre-K–5th	6.3
10	Banuelos EL 746 students · Pre-K–5th	746	Pre-K–5th	6.2

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.

Ashbel Smith EL Carver EL Hopper Pri Highlands EL Harlem EL Alamo EL Jessie Lee Pumphrey EL First Baptist AcademyPrivate St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate

Middle Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Gentry J H 920 students · 6th–8th	920	6th–8th	5.1
2	E F Green Junior School 1,051 students · 6th–8th	1,051	6th–8th	4.9
3	Highlands J H 924 students · 6th–8th	924	6th–8th	4.5
4	Cedar Bayou J H 907 students · 6th–8th	907	6th–8th	4.5
5	Horace Mann J H 766 students · 6th–8th	766	6th–8th	3.8
6	Baytown J H 711 students · 6th–8th	711	6th–8th	3.5

High Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Point Alternative Center 101 students · 6th–12th	101	6th–12th	6.8
2	Lee H S 1,802 students · 9th–12th	1,802	9th–12th	6.1
3	Stuart Career Tech H S 507 students · 9th–12th	507	9th–12th	5.8
4	Impact Early College H S 418 students · 9th–12th	418	9th–12th	5.5
5	Sterling H S 2,130 students · 9th–12th	2,130	9th–12th	5.1
6	Goose Creek Memorial 2,328 students · 9th–12th	2,328	9th–12th	4.8
7	Peter E Hyland Center 108 students · 10th–12th	108	10th–12th	4.7
8	High Point School 18 students · 6th–12th	18	6th–12th	—

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Gccisd Virtual Academy 70 students · 1st–12th	70	1st–12th	4.1
2	Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy 316 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	316	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Baytown Christian AcademyPrivate 225 students · Pre-K–12th	225	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Redeemer Lutheran Children's CenterPrivate 100 students · UG–UG	100	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Baytown

Baytown, Texas · 37 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 19
Middle: 6
High: 8
Other: 4

Resources

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School District

GOOSE CREEK CISD

34 schools · 24,108 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Baytown, Texas

How many schools are in Baytown, Texas?

Baytown has 37 schools, including 33 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Baytown, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 29 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Baytown is 5.7 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 Travis EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Baytown, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Baytown on MySchoolScout is Travis EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Baytown, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Baytown on MySchoolScout is Gentry J H with a composite score of 5.1/10.

What is the best high school in Baytown, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Baytown on MySchoolScout is Lee H S with a composite score of 6.1/10.

How many school districts serve Baytown, Texas?

Baytown is served by 1 school district: Goose Creek CISD.

Are there private schools in Baytown, Texas?

Yes, Baytown has 4 private schools alongside 33 public schools. The top-rated private school is First Baptist Academy with a score of 7.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Baytown, Texas?

Among 29 public schools in Baytown that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.8:1. 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 sources. Schools with enough data receive 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.

Best Schools in Baytown, Texas

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