5.7public avg / 10

Best Schools in Del Valle, Texas

7 schools in the directory · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 7

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (6): 5.7/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Del Valle are Newton Collins EL (7.5/10), Del Valle EL (7.0/10), and Popham EL (5.6/10), among 6 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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Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Newton Collins EL

STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Del Valle public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Del Valle

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (6 rated schools; 7 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Newton Collins EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	76th
2	Del Valle EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	64th
3	Popham EL	5.6 / 10	Elementary	—	31th
4	Del Valle Middle	5.1 / 10	Middle	—	21th
5	Del Valle H S	4.5 / 10	High	—	11th
6	Del Valle Opportunity Ctr	4.3 / 10	High	—	9th

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About Schools in Del Valle, Texas

Del Valle, Texas is home to 7 schools, including 7 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

The 6 public schools in this comparison average 5.7 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 Newton Collins EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

Del Valle is served by 1 school district: DEL VALLE ISD. These districts collectively serve 11,287 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

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Newton Collins EL 556 students · Pre-K–5th	556	Pre-K–5th	7.5
2	Del Valle EL 672 students · Pre-K–5th	672	Pre-K–5th	7.0
3	Popham EL 596 students · Pre-K–5th	596	Pre-K–5th	5.6

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Del Valle Middle 842 students · 6th–8th	842	6th–8th	5.1

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Del Valle H S 3,504 students · 8th–12th	3,504	8th–12th	4.5
2	Del Valle Opportunity Ctr 251 students · 9th–12th	251	9th–12th	4.3

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Travis Co J J a E P 2 students · 10th–11th	2	10th–11th	—

Schools in Del Valle

Del Valle, Texas · 7 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 3
Middle: 1
High: 2
Other: 1

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School District

DEL VALLE ISD

15 schools · 11,287 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Del Valle, Texas

How many schools are in Del Valle, Texas?

Del Valle has 7 schools, including 7 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Del Valle, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 6 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Del Valle is 5.7 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 Del Valle, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Del Valle on MySchoolScout is Newton Collins EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Del Valle, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Del Valle on MySchoolScout is Newton Collins EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Del Valle, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Del Valle on MySchoolScout is Del Valle Middle with a composite score of 5.1/10.

What is the best high school in Del Valle, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Del Valle on MySchoolScout is Del Valle H S with a composite score of 4.5/10.

How many school districts serve Del Valle, Texas?

Del Valle is served by 1 school district: Del Valle ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Del Valle, Texas?

Among 6 public schools in Del Valle that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Del Valle, 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.