6.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Galveston, Texas

19 schools · 9 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High · 3 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 15

Private: 4

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 6.5/10

Estimated Scores: 6%

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Use this page to compare every school in Galveston by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Galveston ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Galveston for 2026 are Morgan EL Magnet School (8.9/10), Oppe EL (8.4/10), and Parker EL (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 rated schools. 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 with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Morgan EL Magnet School

Rates 8.9/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Galveston schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Weis

STAAR proficiency rose +19.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Galveston schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Galveston

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (17 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Morgan EL Magnet School	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	96th
2	Oppe EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	90th
3	Parker EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	82th
4	Rosenberg EL Laboratory for Learning and Leading	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	74th
5	Holy Family Catholic School	7.6 / 10	Elementary	—	86th
6	Crenshaw EL and Middle	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	72th
7	Austin Middle	6.9 / 10	Middle	+0.3	60th
8	O'connell College Preparatory School	6.7 / 10	High	—	61th
9	Aim College & Career Prep	6.6 / 10	High	+0.1	54th
10	Satori School	6.5 / 10	Elementary	—	54th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.5/10
Median household income: $53,027
Median home value: $280,950
Bachelor's degree or higher: 31%
Avg commute: 20 min
Owner-occupied homes: 45%

How Galveston compares

Texas rank

#344 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$53k

71% of Texas median

Schools in this city

18

About Schools in Galveston, Texas

Galveston runs a single district — Galveston ISD — with 14 ranked public schools serving the island city. The district average sits at 6.6 out of 10, but that number understates what's available to parents who choose strategically. Six schools, 43% of the district, score 7 or higher. That concentration at the top means the difference between a strong and a mediocre placement is real and worth pursuing.

Elementary schools carry the district's performance. Morgan El Magnet School scores 9.4 out of 10, the highest in Galveston and a standout by any regional measure. Oppe El follows at 9.2, giving families two elite-tier elementary options within the same district. Rosenberg El Laboratory for Learning and Leading (7.3) and Moody Early Childhood Center (7.1) add depth to that upper cluster. For families entering the system at pre-K or kindergarten, the elementary options are genuinely strong.

The middle school tier is thinner but has a clear leader. Austin Middle scores 8.0, well above the district average. Parents should note the trajectory: a student landing at Morgan El or Oppe El at the elementary level feeds into the same district pipeline that includes Austin Middle. Tracking that progression now pays off later.

The practical takeaway for parents: Galveston rewards early planning more than most comparably sized districts. Morgan El is a magnet program, which means enrollment requires an application — it is not automatic based on address. Families should confirm application windows before the school year and identify their zoned neighborhood school as a fallback. With only 14 ranked schools, the full picture is small enough to compare side by side. Pair these ratings with current test score trends and capacity data to make a final choice — the 6.6 district average signals that not all schools perform equally, but the 43% scoring 7-plus confirms strong options exist for families who look.

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Elementary Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Morgan EL Magnet School 572 students · Pre-K–4th	572	Pre-K–4th	8.9
2	Oppe EL 624 students · Pre-K–4th	624	Pre-K–4th	8.4
3	Parker EL 440 students · Pre-K–4th	440	Pre-K–4th	8.0
4	Rosenberg EL Laboratory for Learning and Leading 315 students · Pre-K–4th	315	Pre-K–4th	7.6
5	Crenshaw EL and Middle 133 students · Pre-K–8th	133	Pre-K–8th	7.5
6	Ambassadors Preparatory Academy 162 students · Pre-K–8th	162	Pre-K–8th	6.0
7	Burnet EL 556 students · Pre-K–4th	556	Pre-K–4th	5.5
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Holy Family Catholic School Private 51 students · Pre-K–8th	51	Pre-K–8th	7.6
2	Satori School Private 30 students · Pre-K–8th	30	Pre-K–8th	6.5

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Austin Middle 392 students · 5th–6th	392	5th–6th	6.9
2	Central Middle 826 students · 7th–8th	826	7th–8th	5.6
3	Weis 405 students · 5th–5th	405	5th–5th	3.9

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Aim College & Career Prep 87 students · 7th–12th	87	7th–12th	6.6
2	Ball H S 1,951 students · 9th–12th	1,951	9th–12th	5.0
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	O'connell College Preparatory School Private 69 students · 9th–12th	69	9th–12th	6.7
2	Upward Hope Academy Private 67 students · 9th–12th	67	9th–12th	4.4

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Moody Early Childhood Center 141 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	141	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.6
2	Odyssey Academy - Galveston 829 students · Pre-K–12th	829	Pre-K–12th	5.4
3	Galveston Co J J a E P 4 students · 9th–11th	4	9th–11th	—

Schools in Galveston

Galveston, Texas · 19 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$53,027

Median Home Value

$280,950

Median Rent

$1,262/mo

Population

45,573

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

45%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

21.4%

Community Profile

Galveston has a median household income of $53,027. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $280,950, with a median rent of $1,262/month. The area has a poverty rate of 21.4%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 9
Middle: 3
High: 4
Other: 3

Resources

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School Districts (3)

ODYSSEY ACADEMY INC

2 schools · 1,547 students

AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

1 school · 162 students

GALVESTON ISD

13 schools · 6,446 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Galveston, Texas

How many schools are in Galveston, Texas?

Galveston has 19 schools, including 15 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Galveston, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Galveston is 6.5 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 Galveston, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Galveston on MySchoolScout is Morgan EL Magnet School with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Galveston, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Galveston on MySchoolScout is Morgan EL Magnet School with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Galveston, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Galveston on MySchoolScout is Austin Middle with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best high school in Galveston, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Galveston on MySchoolScout is O'connell College Preparatory School with a composite score of 6.7/10.

How many school districts serve Galveston, Texas?

Galveston is served by 3 school districts: Odyssey Academy Inc, Ambassadors Preparatory Academy, Galveston ISD.

What is the education level in Galveston, Texas?

According to Census data, 31% of adults in Galveston have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Galveston, Texas?

The median household income in Galveston is approximately $53,027 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Galveston, Texas?

Yes, Galveston has 4 private schools alongside 15 public schools. The top-rated private school is Holy Family Catholic School with a score of 7.6/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Galveston is 11.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Galveston, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives 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.