Best Schools in Jacksonville, Texas
9 schools · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Jacksonville?
Use this page to compare every school in Jacksonville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
East Side EL
Elementary · Jacksonville ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Jacksonville H S
High · Jacksonville ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Joe Wright EL
Elementary · Jacksonville ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Jacksonville for 2026 are East Side EL (6.0/10), Jacksonville H S (6.0/10), and Joe Wright EL (5.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 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.
Schools
9
8 public · 1 private
Avg Score
4.8
out of 10
Median Home
$144,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
9
8 public · 1 private
Avg Score
4.8
out of 10
Median Home
$144,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +4.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jacksonville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Jacksonville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Side EL | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Jacksonville H S | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Joe Wright EL | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Fred Douglass | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Jacksonville Middle | 4.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Nichols Int | 3.7 / 10 |
| 7 | West Side EL | 3.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.8/10
- Median household income
- $51,648
- Median home value
- $144,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Jacksonville compares
Texas rank
#613 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$52k
70% of Texas median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Jacksonville, Texas
Jacksonville, Texas offers parents a compact but consistently strong public school landscape. The city has 8 ranked public schools with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 — a mark that reflects genuine, system-wide performance rather than a few outliers pulling the number up. Five of those eight schools, or 62%, score 7.0 or higher, meaning the odds of landing in a quality school are solid regardless of where a family settles within district boundaries.
East Side Elementary leads the city at 8.3 out of 10, making it the benchmark for elementary education in Jacksonville. Nichols Intermediate follows closely at 8.2, which is notable: strong intermediate schools are often the weakest link in a district's pipeline, and Jacksonville bucks that pattern. Jacksonville Middle earns a 7.7, so students moving from Nichols face a comparable academic environment rather than a significant drop. That continuity from elementary through middle school is one of the city's clearest strengths.
At the elementary level, parents have real choices. Joe Wright Elementary (7.4) and Fred Douglass Elementary (7.3) both clear the 7.0 threshold, giving families in different parts of the city access to above-average options. With three elementary schools scoring between 7.3 and 8.3, Jacksonville avoids the split that plagues many small Texas cities — where one standout school masks weaker alternatives across town.
For parents comparing Jacksonville against other small East Texas cities, the 7.3 average and 62% above-7.0 rate are the numbers to stress-test against peer markets. Those figures suggest a district that performs with meaningful consistency, not just at the top. Families prioritizing elementary years should put East Side El and Nichols Intermediate at the top of their visit list. Those entering the middle school years will find Jacksonville Middle and Nichols both performing well above what the district's size might suggest. The practical takeaway: Jacksonville punches above its weight for a city its size, and the middle school transition carries less risk here than in many comparable districts.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 607 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.0 | ||
| 2 | 525 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.2 | ||
| 3 | 600 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.1 | ||
| 4 | 400 students · Pre-K–4th | 3.3 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Kids First Christian Academy
Private
5 students · Pre-K–1st | — | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 645 students · 7th–8th | 4.1 |
| 2 | 659 students · 5th–6th | 3.7 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,364 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 students · 4th–12th | 5.3 |
Schools in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Texas · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$51,648
Median Home Value
$144,400
Median Rent
$858/mo
Population
25,988
College Educated
20%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Community Profile
Jacksonville has a median household income of $51,648. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $144,400, with a median rent of $858/month. The area has a poverty rate of 21.8%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Jacksonville, Texas
How many schools are in Jacksonville, Texas?
Jacksonville has 9 schools, including 8 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Jacksonville, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is East Side EL with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Jacksonville, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is East Side EL with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Jacksonville, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is Jacksonville Middle with a composite score of 4.1/10.
What is the best high school in Jacksonville, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is Jacksonville H S with a composite score of 6.0/10.
How many school districts serve Jacksonville, Texas?
Jacksonville is served by 1 school district: Jacksonville ISD.
What is the education level in Jacksonville, Texas?
According to Census data, 20% of adults in Jacksonville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Jacksonville, Texas?
The median household income in Jacksonville is approximately $51,648 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Jacksonville, Texas?
Yes, Jacksonville has 1 private school alongside 8 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jacksonville, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Jacksonville is 12.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Jacksonville, 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.