6.7public avg / 10

Best Schools in Bryan, Texas

36 schools in the directory · 19 Elementary · 5 Middle · 6 High · 6 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 30

Private: 6

Districts: 4

Comparable public avg (29): 6.7/10

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Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell

Grades Pre-K–6th · 7.0/10

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Bryan are Neal EL (9.3/10), Kemp-Carver EL (8.6/10), and Alton Bowen EL (8.5/10), 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

30 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.7

29 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

30 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.7

29 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Neal EL

Rates 9.3/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 Bryan public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets Center

STAAR proficiency rose +22.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bryan public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Bryan

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 29 rated schools; 36 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Neal EL	9.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	99th
2	Kemp-Carver EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	95th
3	Alton Bowen EL	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	94th
4	Fannin EL	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	94th
5	Johnson EL	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	94th
6	Bonham EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	93th
7	Mitchell EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	83th
8	Crockett EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	79th
9	Sam Houston EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	72th
10	Sul Ross EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	72th

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About Schools in Bryan, Texas

Bryan, Texas is home to 36 schools, including 30 public schools and 6 private schools. The city's schools span 19 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools.

The 29 public schools in this comparison average 6.7 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 Neal EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

Bryan is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 23,890 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	Neal EL 365 students · Pre-K–4th	365	Pre-K–4th	9.3
2	Kemp-Carver EL 537 students · Pre-K–4th	537	Pre-K–4th	8.6
3	Johnson EL 467 students · Pre-K–4th	467	Pre-K–4th	8.5
4	Alton Bowen EL 385 students · Pre-K–4th	385	Pre-K–4th	8.5
5	Fannin EL 364 students · Pre-K–4th	364	Pre-K–4th	8.5
6	Bonham EL 554 students · Pre-K–4th	554	Pre-K–4th	8.4
7	Mitchell EL 453 students · Pre-K–4th	453	Pre-K–4th	7.8
8	Crockett EL 437 students · Pre-K–4th	437	Pre-K–4th	7.6
9	Sul Ross EL 493 students · Pre-K–4th	493	Pre-K–4th	7.3
10	Sam Houston EL 479 students · Pre-K–4th	479	Pre-K–4th	7.3

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Mary Branch EL Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Tidwell Henderson EL Navarro EL Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/col Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets Center Anson Jones EL Harmony Science Academy - Bryan St Joseph Catholic School - Elementary CampusPrivate

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sam Rayburn 990 students · 5th–6th	990	5th–6th	7.2
2	Arthur L Davila Middle 1,013 students · 7th–8th	1,013	7th–8th	7.0
3	Stephen F Austin 1,162 students · 7th–8th	1,162	7th–8th	6.6
4	Jane Long 887 students · 5th–6th	887	5th–6th	6.0
5	O W Sadberry SR Int 334 students · 5th–5th	334	5th–5th	3.8

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bryan Collegiate H S 459 students · 9th–12th	459	9th–12th	6.3
2	James Earl Rudder H S 1,693 students · 9th–12th	1,693	9th–12th	5.7
3	Disciplinary Alternative Educational Progam (daep) 55 students · 5th–12th	55	5th–12th	5.6
4	Travis B Bryan H S 2,475 students · 9th–12th	2,475	9th–12th	5.5
5	Brazos Co Juvenile Detention Center 33 students · 6th–12th	33	6th–12th	5.0
6	The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice 186 students · 9th–12th	186	9th–12th	4.4

Other Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Brazos County Jjaep 6 students · 6th–11th	6	6th–11th	—
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Allen AcademyPrivate 352 students · Pre-K–12th	352	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Brazos Valley Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate 47 students · Kindergarten–12th	47	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	Still Creek Christian AcademyPrivate 35 students · 4th–12th	35	4th–12th	Not Rated
4	St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate 301 students · Pre-K–12th	301	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	Brazos Christian SchoolPrivate 491 students · Pre-K–12th	491	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Bryan

Bryan, Texas · 36 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 19
Middle: 5
High: 6
Other: 6

Resources

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School Districts (4)

BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY & CREATIVITY

2 schools · 292 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON NORTH

10 schools · 7,107 students

ARROW ACADEMY

4 schools · 594 students

BRYAN ISD

26 schools · 15,897 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Bryan, Texas

How many schools are in Bryan, Texas?

Bryan has 36 schools, including 30 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Bryan, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 29 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Bryan is 6.7 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 Bryan, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Bryan on MySchoolScout is Neal EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Bryan, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Bryan on MySchoolScout is Neal EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Bryan, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Bryan on MySchoolScout is Sam Rayburn with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best high school in Bryan, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Bryan on MySchoolScout is Bryan Collegiate H S with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Bryan, Texas?

Bryan is served by 4 school districts: Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity, Harmony Public Schools - Houston North, Arrow Academy, Bryan ISD.

Are there private schools in Bryan, Texas?

Yes, Bryan has 6 private schools alongside 30 public schools. The top-rated private school is Allen Academy with a score of 8.4/10.

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

Among 29 public schools in Bryan that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bryan, 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.