Bay Colony EL
Grades Pre-K–3rd · 9.3/10
7.8public avg / 10
Best Schools in Dickinson, Texas
18 schools in the directory · 10 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 3 Other
Public: 17
Private: 1
Districts: 1
Comparable public avg (13): 7.8/10
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Bay Colony EL
Elementary · Dickinson ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Jake Silbernagel EL
Elementary · Dickinson ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
San Leon EL
Elementary · Dickinson ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
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Jake Silbernagel EL
Grades Pre-K–3rd · 8.8/10
San Leon EL
Grades Pre-K–3rd · 8.6/10
Elva C Lobit Middle
Grades 4th–5th · 8.5/10
Louis G Lobit EL
Grades Pre-K–3rd · 8.5/10
John and Shamarion Barber Middle
Grades 4th–5th · 8.3/10
Calder Road EL
Grades Pre-K–3rd · 7.8/10
Dunbar Middle
Grades 4th–5th · 7.7/10
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Dickinson are Bay Colony EL (9.3/10), Jake Silbernagel EL (8.8/10), and San Leon EL (8.6/10), among 13 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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18
17 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.8
13 public schools · out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
18
17 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.8
13 public schools · out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Best value · beats the odds
Bay Colony ELRates 9.3/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Dickinson public schools in the current comparison.
Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Elva C Lobit MiddleSTAAR proficiency rose +14.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dickinson public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dickinson
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 18 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Colony EL | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Jake Silbernagel EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | San Leon EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Elva C Lobit Middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Louis G Lobit EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | John and Shamarion Barber Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Calder Road EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Dunbar Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Hughes Road EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Eugene 'gene' Kranz J H | 7.4 / 10 |
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About Schools in Dickinson, Texas
Dickinson, Texas is home to 18 schools, including 17 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
The 13 public schools in this comparison average 7.8 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 Bay Colony EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.
Dickinson is served by 1 school district: DICKINSON ISD. These districts collectively serve 12,592 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
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 531 students · Pre-K–3rd | 9.3 | ||
| 2 | 526 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.8 | ||
| 3 | 526 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.6 | ||
| 4 | 762 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.5 | ||
| 5 | 618 students · 4th–5th | 8.5 | ||
| 6 | 620 students · 4th–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 7 | 566 students · Pre-K–3rd | 7.8 | ||
| 8 | 576 students · 4th–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 9 | 611 students · Pre-K–3rd | 7.6 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 88 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 993 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 854 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,763 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 2 | 85 students · 8th–12th | 5.2 |
| 3 | 16 students · 7th–12th | — |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 students · 9th–11th | — |
| 2 | 2 students · 9th–9th | — |
| 3 | 5 students · 9th–10th | — |
Schools in Dickinson
Dickinson, Texas · 18 schools
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Common questions about schools in Dickinson, Texas
How many schools are in Dickinson, Texas?
Dickinson has 18 schools, including 17 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Dickinson, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 13 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Dickinson is 7.8 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 Dickinson, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Dickinson on MySchoolScout is Bay Colony EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Dickinson, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Dickinson on MySchoolScout is Bay Colony EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Dickinson, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Dickinson on MySchoolScout is Eugene 'gene' Kranz J H with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best high school in Dickinson, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Dickinson on MySchoolScout is Dickinson H S with a composite score of 6.4/10.
How many school districts serve Dickinson, Texas?
Dickinson is served by 1 school district: Dickinson ISD.
Are there private schools in Dickinson, Texas?
Yes, Dickinson has 1 private school alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is True Cross Catholic School - Dickinson with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dickinson, Texas?
Among 13 public schools in Dickinson 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 Dickinson, 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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