Best Schools in College Station, Texas
28 schools in the directory · 16 Elementary · 6 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in College Station by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Forest Ridge
Elementary · College Station ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
River Bend EL
Elementary · College Station ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Greens Prairie EL
Elementary · College Station ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in College Station are Forest Ridge (9.5/10), River Bend EL (9.4/10), and Greens Prairie EL (8.7/10), among 19 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
28
21 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.9
19 public schools · out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
28
21 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.9
19 public schools · out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Rates 9.4/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 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 College Station public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among College Station public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in College Station
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 19 rated schools; 28 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Ridge | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | River Bend EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Greens Prairie EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Wellborn Middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Southwood Valley EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | South Knoll EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Pebble Creek EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Creek View EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | A & M Consolidated Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | College Station H S | 6.8 / 10 |
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About Schools in College Station, Texas
College Station, Texas is home to 28 schools, including 21 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 16 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
The 19 public schools in this comparison average 6.9 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 Forest Ridge with a composite score of 9.5/10.
College Station is served by 1 school district: COLLEGE STATION ISD. These districts collectively serve 14,366 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.
Elementary Schools
16 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 498 students · Pre-K–4th | 9.5 |
| 2 | 553 students · Pre-K–4th | 9.4 |
| 3 | 522 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 605 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.1 |
| 5 | 613 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.6 |
| 6 | 607 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.2 |
| 7 | 458 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.9 |
| 8 | 678 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.5 |
| 9 | 586 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.5 |
| 10 | 595 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.4 |
Show all 16 elementary schools in College Station
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 831 students · 7th–8th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 695 students · 7th–8th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 782 students · 5th–6th | 6.6 |
| 4 | 630 students · 7th–8th | 6.3 |
| 5 | 517 students · 5th–6th | 6.3 |
| 6 | 699 students · 5th–6th | 6.1 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,197 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 2,160 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 3 | 115 students · 9th–12th | 3.6 |
| 4 | 22 students · 10th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 students · 9th–9th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Oakwell AcademyPrivate 175 students · Pre-K–11th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in College Station
College Station, Texas · 28 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 16
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 4
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in College Station, Texas
How many schools are in College Station, Texas?
College Station has 28 schools, including 21 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in College Station, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 19 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in College Station is 6.9 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 College Station, Texas?
The top-ranked school in College Station on MySchoolScout is Forest Ridge with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in College Station, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in College Station on MySchoolScout is Forest Ridge with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best middle school in College Station, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in College Station on MySchoolScout is Wellborn Middle with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best high school in College Station, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in College Station on MySchoolScout is College Station H S with a composite score of 6.8/10.
How many school districts serve College Station, Texas?
College Station is served by 1 school district: College Station ISD.
Are there private schools in College Station, Texas?
Yes, College Station has 7 private schools alongside 21 public schools. The top-rated private school is Traditions Montessori School with a score of 6.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in College Station, Texas?
Among 19 public schools in College Station that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in College Station, 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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