6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in Burleson, Texas

27 schools in the directory · 15 Elementary · 4 Middle · 5 High · 3 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 21

Private: 6

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (20): 6.4/10

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Middle · Joshua ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Burleson are Tom and Nita Nichols Middle (8.8/10), North Joshua EL (8.6/10), and Burleson Collegiate H S (8.2/10), among 20 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

21 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.4

20 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

21 public · 6 private

Avg Score

6.4

20 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Tom and Nita Nichols Middle

Rates 8.8/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Burleson public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Richard Bransom EL

STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Burleson public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Burleson

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 20 rated schools; 27 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Tom and Nita Nichols Middle	8.8 / 10	Middle	+2.4	97th
2	North Joshua EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	95th
3	Burleson Collegiate H S	8.2 / 10	High	+1.6	90th
4	Steam Middle	8.2 / 10	Middle	+1.5	90th
5	Jack Taylor EL	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	79th
6	Game Development Design School at Burleson ISD	7.3 / 10	High	+0.6	72th
7	Frazier EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	67th
8	Irene Clinkscale EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	64th
9	Academy at Nola Dunn	6.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.6	54th
10	Mound EL	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	47th

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About Schools in Burleson, Texas

Burleson, Texas is home to 27 schools, including 21 public schools and 6 private schools. The city's schools span 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

The 20 public schools in this comparison average 6.4 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 Tom and Nita Nichols Middle with a composite score of 8.8/10.

Burleson is served by 3 school districts: BURLESON ISD, JOSHUA ISD, MANSFIELD ISD. These districts collectively serve 54,589 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

15 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	North Joshua EL 711 students · Pre-K–5th	711	Pre-K–5th	8.6
2	Jack Taylor EL 526 students · Pre-K–5th	526	Pre-K–5th	7.6
3	Frazier EL 574 students · Pre-K–5th	574	Pre-K–5th	7.1
4	Irene Clinkscale EL 571 students · Pre-K–5th	571	Pre-K–5th	7.0
5	Academy at Nola Dunn 654 students · Pre-K–5th	654	Pre-K–5th	6.6
6	Mound EL 460 students · Pre-K–5th	460	Pre-K–5th	6.3
7	William Stribling EL 486 students · Pre-K–5th	486	Pre-K–5th	6.1
8	Richard Bransom EL 584 students · Pre-K–5th	584	Pre-K–5th	5.9
9	Norwood EL 470 students · Pre-K–5th	470	Pre-K–5th	5.0
10	Judy Hajek EL 566 students · Pre-K–5th	566	Pre-K–5th	4.9

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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.

Tarver-Rendon Ag Leadership Burleson Adventist SchoolPrivate Pathway Christian AcademyPrivate Pathway Christian AcademyPrivate Pathway Christian AcademyPrivate

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tom and Nita Nichols Middle 604 students · 6th–8th	604	6th–8th	8.8
2	Steam Middle 578 students · 6th–8th	578	6th–8th	8.2
3	Nick Kerr Middle 1,205 students · 6th–8th	1,205	6th–8th	6.1
4	Hughes Middle 951 students · 6th–8th	951	6th–8th	4.0

High Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Burleson Collegiate H S 150 students · 9th–12th	150	9th–12th	8.2
2	Game Development Design School at Burleson ISD 340 students · 6th–12th	340	6th–12th	7.3
3	Burleson H S 1,782 students · 9th–12th	1,782	9th–12th	5.6
4	Crossroads H S 81 students · 9th–12th	81	9th–12th	5.3
5	Burleson Centennial H S 2,099 students · 9th–12th	2,099	9th–12th	4.9

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tarrant County J J a E P 1 students · 11th–11th	1	11th–11th	—
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Holy Cross Christian AcademyPrivate 207 students · Pre-K–10th	207	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated
2	Boulevard Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate 50 students · Kindergarten–12th	50	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Burleson

Burleson, Texas · 27 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 15
Middle: 4
High: 5
Other: 3

Resources

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School Districts (3)

BURLESON ISD

19 schools · 12,718 students

JOSHUA ISD

11 schools · 6,020 students

MANSFIELD ISD

48 schools · 35,851 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Burleson, Texas

How many schools are in Burleson, Texas?

Burleson has 27 schools, including 21 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Burleson, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 20 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Burleson is 6.4 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 Burleson, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Burleson on MySchoolScout is Tom and Nita Nichols Middle with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Burleson, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Burleson on MySchoolScout is North Joshua EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Burleson, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Burleson on MySchoolScout is Tom and Nita Nichols Middle with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best high school in Burleson, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Burleson on MySchoolScout is Burleson Collegiate H S with a composite score of 8.2/10.

How many school districts serve Burleson, Texas?

Burleson is served by 3 school districts: Burleson ISD, Joshua ISD, Mansfield ISD.

Are there private schools in Burleson, Texas?

Yes, Burleson has 6 private schools alongside 21 public schools. The top-rated private school is Holy Cross Christian Academy with a score of 6.6/10.

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

Among 20 public schools in Burleson that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Burleson, 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.