6.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in Canyon, Texas

8 schools in the directory · 4 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 8

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (8): 6.6/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Canyon are Reeves-Hinger EL (8.3/10), Crestview EL (8.2/10), and Canyon J H (7.9/10), among 8 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.

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6.6

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6.6

8 public schools · out of 10

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serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Reeves-Hinger EL

Rates 8.3/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 Canyon public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Spring Canyon EL

STAAR proficiency rose +18.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Canyon public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Canyon

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (8 rated schools; 8 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Reeves-Hinger EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	92th
2	Crestview EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	90th
3	Canyon J H	7.9 / 10	Middle	+0.9	85th
4	Hillside EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	66th
5	Canyon Int	6.6 / 10	Middle	-0.3	54th
6	Canyon H S	5.6 / 10	High	-1.6	31th
7	Spring Canyon EL	5.3 / 10	Elementary	-1.5	25th
8	Midway Alternative H S	4.1 / 10	High	-1.1	7th

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About Schools in Canyon, Texas

Canyon, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 8 public schools in this comparison average 6.6 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 Reeves-Hinger EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

Canyon is served by 1 school district: CANYON ISD. These districts collectively serve 11,378 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

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Reeves-Hinger EL 646 students · Pre-K–4th	646	Pre-K–4th	8.3
2	Crestview EL 421 students · Pre-K–4th	421	Pre-K–4th	8.2
3	Hillside EL 363 students · Pre-K–4th	363	Pre-K–4th	7.1
4	Spring Canyon EL 399 students · Pre-K–4th	399	Pre-K–4th	5.3

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Canyon J H 556 students · 7th–8th	556	7th–8th	7.9
2	Canyon Int 562 students · 5th–6th	562	5th–6th	6.6

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Canyon H S 1,100 students · 9th–12th	1,100	9th–12th	5.6
2	Midway Alternative H S 65 students · 10th–12th	65	10th–12th	4.1

Schools in Canyon

Canyon, Texas · 8 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 4
Middle: 2
High: 2

Resources

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School District

CANYON ISD

21 schools · 11,378 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Canyon, Texas

How many schools are in Canyon, Texas?

Canyon has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Canyon, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Canyon is 6.6 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 Canyon, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Canyon on MySchoolScout is Reeves-Hinger EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Canyon, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Canyon on MySchoolScout is Reeves-Hinger EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Canyon, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Canyon on MySchoolScout is Canyon J H with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best high school in Canyon, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Canyon on MySchoolScout is Canyon H S with a composite score of 5.6/10.

How many school districts serve Canyon, Texas?

Canyon is served by 1 school district: Canyon ISD.

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

Among 8 public schools in Canyon that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Canyon, 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.