The top-rated public schools in Galveston are Oppe EL (9.2/10), Parker EL (9.1/10), and Ambassadors Preparatory Academy (8.4/10), 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.

Schools

15 public · 4 private

Avg Score

6.4

13 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

15 public · 4 private

Avg Score

6.4

13 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Parker EL

Rates 9.1/10 despite 88% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Weis

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

Top-Rated Schools in Galveston

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 19 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Oppe EL	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	99th
2	Parker EL	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.8	99th
3	Ambassadors Preparatory Academy	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	93th
4	Weis	6.7 / 10	Middle	+0.2	56th
5	Morgan EL Magnet School	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	53th
6	Odyssey Academy - Galveston	6.0 / 10	Other	-0.4	41th
7	Aim College & Career Prep	5.9 / 10	High	-0.2	37th
8	Central Middle	5.8 / 10	Middle	-0.7	35th
9	Rosenberg EL Laboratory for Learning and Leading	5.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.7	26th
10	Austin Middle	5.3 / 10	Middle	-1.2	24th

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About Schools in Galveston, Texas

Galveston, Texas is home to 19 schools, including 15 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

The 13 public schools in this comparison average 6.4 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 Oppe EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

Galveston is served by 3 school districts: ODYSSEY ACADEMY INC, AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY, GALVESTON ISD. These districts collectively serve 8,155 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

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Oppe EL 624 students · Pre-K–4th	624	Pre-K–4th	9.2
2	Parker EL 440 students · Pre-K–4th	440	Pre-K–4th	9.1
3	Ambassadors Preparatory Academy 162 students · Pre-K–8th	162	Pre-K–8th	8.4
4	Morgan EL Magnet School 572 students · Pre-K–4th	572	Pre-K–4th	6.6
5	Rosenberg EL Laboratory for Learning and Leading 315 students · Pre-K–4th	315	Pre-K–4th	5.4
6	Burnet EL 556 students · Pre-K–4th	556	Pre-K–4th	5.3
7	Crenshaw EL and Middle 133 students · Pre-K–8th	133	Pre-K–8th	4.7
Private Schools2 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 SchoolPrivate 47 students · Pre-K–8th	47	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	Satori ElementaryPrivate 19 students · Pre-K–6th	19	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Weis 405 students · 5th–5th	405	5th–5th	6.7
2	Central Middle 826 students · 7th–8th	826	7th–8th	5.8
3	Austin Middle 392 students · 5th–6th	392	5th–6th	5.3

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Aim College & Career Prep 87 students · 7th–12th	87	7th–12th	5.9
2	Ball H S 1,951 students · 9th–12th	1,951	9th–12th	5.3
Private Schools2 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 SchoolPrivate 80 students · 9th–12th	80	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	Upward Hope AcademyPrivate 83 students · 9th–12th	83	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Moody Early Childhood Center 141 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	141	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.1
2	Odyssey Academy - Galveston 829 students · Pre-K–12th	829	Pre-K–12th	6.0
3	Galveston Co J J a E P 4 students · 9th–11th	4	9th–11th	—

Schools in Galveston

Galveston, Texas · 19 schools

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 13 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Galveston is 6.4 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 Oppe EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Galveston, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Galveston on MySchoolScout is Oppe EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Galveston, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Galveston on MySchoolScout is Weis with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What is the best high school in Galveston, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Galveston on MySchoolScout is Aim College & Career Prep with a composite score of 5.9/10.

How many school districts serve Galveston, Texas?

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

Are there private schools in Galveston, Texas?

Yes, Galveston has 4 private schools alongside 15 public schools. The top-rated private school is O'connell College Preparatory School with a score of 7.7/10.

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

Among 13 public schools in Galveston that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.9:1. 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 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.

Best Schools in Galveston, Texas

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