Santa Fe EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 6.7/10
4.9public avg / 10
Best Schools in Cleveland, Texas
15 schools in the directory · 8 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
Public: 15
Districts: 2
Comparable public avg (14): 4.9/10
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Santa Fe EL
Elementary · Cleveland ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Eastside EL
Elementary · Cleveland ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Tarkington EL
Elementary · Tarkington ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
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Eastside EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 6.4/10
Tarkington EL
Grades 1st–5th · 6.1/10
Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy
Grades 9th–12th · 6.0/10
Pine Burr EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 6.0/10
Cottonwood EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 5.5/10
Santa Fe Middle
Grades 6th–8th · 5.3/10
Southside EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 4.4/10
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Cleveland are Santa Fe EL (6.7/10), Eastside EL (6.4/10), and Tarkington EL (6.1/10), among 14 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
15
in this city
Avg Score
4.9
14 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
15
in this city
Avg Score
4.9
14 public schools · out of 10
Districts
2
serving the city
Best value · beats the odds
Tarkington ELRates 6.1/10 despite 61% 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 Cleveland public schools in the current comparison.
Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Cottonwood ELSTAAR proficiency rose +2.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cleveland public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cleveland
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 15 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe EL | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Eastside EL | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Tarkington EL | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Pine Burr EL | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Cottonwood EL | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Santa Fe Middle | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Southside EL | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Tarkington Early Childhood School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Tarkington H S | 4.0 / 10 |
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About Schools in Cleveland, Texas
Cleveland, Texas is home to 15 schools, including 15 public schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
The 14 public schools in this comparison average 4.9 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 Santa Fe EL with a composite score of 6.7/10.
Cleveland is served by 2 school districts: CLEVELAND ISD, TARKINGTON ISD. These districts collectively serve 13,898 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.
Filter by ZIP:77327(15)
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 866 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 |
| 2 | 877 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 779 students · 1st–5th | 6.1 |
| 4 | 745 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 |
| 5 | 1,116 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 |
| 6 | 1,052 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 |
| 7 | 186 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 4.3 |
| 8 | 1,097 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.2 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 988 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
| 2 | 1,458 students · 6th–8th | 3.7 |
| 3 | 411 students · 6th–8th | 3.7 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 2 | 552 students · 9th–12th | 4.0 |
| 3 | 3,592 students · 9th–12th | 3.2 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109 students · 3rd–12th | 6.3 |
Schools in Cleveland
Cleveland, Texas · 15 schools
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Common questions about schools in Cleveland, Texas
How many schools are in Cleveland, Texas?
Cleveland has 15 schools, including 15 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Cleveland, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 14 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Cleveland is 4.9 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 Cleveland, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Cleveland on MySchoolScout is Santa Fe EL with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Cleveland, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Cleveland on MySchoolScout is Santa Fe EL with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Cleveland, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Cleveland on MySchoolScout is Santa Fe Middle with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What is the best high school in Cleveland, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Cleveland on MySchoolScout is Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy with a composite score of 6.0/10.
How many school districts serve Cleveland, Texas?
Cleveland is served by 2 school districts: Cleveland ISD, Tarkington ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cleveland, Texas?
Among 14 public schools in Cleveland 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 Cleveland, 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.
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