4.8public avg / 10

Best Schools in Elgin, Texas

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

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 7

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (7): 4.8/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Elgin are Neidig EL (7.2/10), Booker T Washington EL (5.4/10), and Elgin Middle (5.0/10), among 7 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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4.8

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4.8

7 public schools · out of 10

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Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Neidig EL

STAAR proficiency rose +7.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Elgin public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Elgin

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (7 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	Neidig EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	—	69th
2	Booker T Washington EL	5.4 / 10	Elementary	—	26th
3	Elgin Middle	5.0 / 10	Middle	—	19th
4	Phoenix H S	4.9 / 10	High	—	17th
5	Elgin EL	4.4 / 10	Elementary	—	10th
6	Elgin Int	3.4 / 10	Middle	—	3th
7	Elgin H S	3.2 / 10	High	—	2th

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About Schools in Elgin, Texas

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

The 7 public schools in this comparison average 4.8 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 Neidig EL with a composite score of 7.2/10.

Elgin is served by 1 school district: ELGIN ISD. These districts collectively serve 5,715 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	Neidig EL 664 students · Pre-K–4th	664	Pre-K–4th	7.2
2	Booker T Washington EL 763 students · Kindergarten–4th	763	Kindergarten–4th	5.4
3	Elgin EL 885 students · Pre-K–4th	885	Pre-K–4th	4.4

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Elgin Middle 805 students · 7th–8th	805	7th–8th	5.0
2	Elgin Int 773 students · 5th–6th	773	5th–6th	3.4

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Phoenix H S 45 students · 9th–12th	45	9th–12th	4.9
2	Elgin H S 1,779 students · 9th–12th	1,779	9th–12th	3.2

Schools in Elgin

Elgin, Texas · 7 schools

Schools by Level

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

Resources

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School District

ELGIN ISD

8 schools · 5,715 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Elgin, Texas

How many schools are in Elgin, Texas?

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

What is the average school rating in Elgin, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Elgin is 4.8 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 Elgin, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Elgin on MySchoolScout is Neidig EL with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Elgin, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Elgin on MySchoolScout is Neidig EL with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Elgin, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Elgin on MySchoolScout is Elgin Middle with a composite score of 5.0/10.

What is the best high school in Elgin, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Elgin on MySchoolScout is Phoenix H S with a composite score of 4.9/10.

How many school districts serve Elgin, Texas?

Elgin is served by 1 school district: Elgin ISD.

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

Among 7 public schools in Elgin that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Elgin, 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.