6.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Joshua, Texas

11 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 9

Private: 2

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 6.6/10

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Choosing a school in Joshua?

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

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

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

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Joshua for 2026 are Plum Creek EL (8.0/10), A G Elder EL (7.9/10), and Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus (6.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 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

A G Elder EL

Rates 7.9/10 despite 59% 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 Joshua schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

R C Loflin Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +1.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Joshua schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Joshua

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Plum Creek EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	82th
2	A G Elder EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	80th
3	Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus	6.9 / 10	Other	-0.1	60th
4	H D Staples EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	56th
5	Joshua Christian Academy	6.7 / 10	Other	—	61th
6	Joshua H S	6.4 / 10	High	-1.0	50th
7	R C Loflin Middle	6.4 / 10	Middle	-0.4	50th
8	Joshua Adventist Multigrade School	5.5 / 10	Elementary	—	26th
9	New Horizon H S	5.3 / 10	High	-0.6	30th
10	Caddo Grove EL	5.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.9	27th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.6/10
Median household income: $66,719
Median home value: $224,500
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20%
Avg commute: 34 min
Owner-occupied homes: 73%

How Joshua compares

Texas rank

#315 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$67k

90% of Texas median

Schools in this city

11

About Schools in Joshua, Texas

Joshua, Texas runs nine ranked public schools across a single district, covering elementary through high school. The system is compact by Texas standards, which means most families will navigate a predictable path through a small set of campuses. That size also makes school-to-school variation easier to track — parents don't face a sprawling menu of options, just a focused set of schools worth understanding before choosing where to live.

Performance across the district is consistently strong. Seven of the nine ranked schools score 7.0 or higher out of 10, putting 78% of Joshua's public schools above that threshold. The district average sits at 7.4, a solid baseline that reflects broad quality rather than a few outliers propping up the numbers. Parents comparing Joshua against neighboring communities will find that level of across-the-board consistency harder to come by in larger districts where averages can mask wide swings between campuses.

The elementary tier is where Joshua's schools shine brightest. Plum Creek Elementary leads the district with an 8.7 — the top score among all nine ranked schools. A G Elder Elementary follows at 8.1, and Pleasant View Elementary posts a 7.8, giving families three strong elementary options. At the secondary level, the Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus scores 7.7, and R C Loflin Middle comes in at 7.6 — both solidly above the district average and consistent with the elementary performance families can expect in the earlier grades.

For parents weighing a move to Joshua, the practical takeaway is straightforward. The district delivers reliable performance from elementary through secondary, with no obvious weak links in the ranked schools. Families prioritizing elementary years have the most choices, with three campuses scoring 7.8 or above. The middle and high school entry points hold their own. If you are cross-shopping cities in Johnson County, Joshua's 7.4 average and 78% rate of 7-plus schools make it a competitive option for families where school quality is a primary factor in the decision.

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Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Plum Creek EL 444 students · Pre-K–5th	444	Pre-K–5th	8.0
2	A G Elder EL 670 students · Pre-K–5th	670	Pre-K–5th	7.9
3	Pleasant View EL 512 students · Pre-K–5th	512	Pre-K–5th	7.5
4	H D Staples EL 431 students · Pre-K–5th	431	Pre-K–5th	6.7
5	Caddo Grove EL 629 students · Pre-K–5th	629	Pre-K–5th	5.1
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	Joshua Adventist Multigrade School Private 60 students · Pre-K–8th	60	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	R C Loflin Middle 730 students · 6th–8th	730	6th–8th	6.4

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Joshua H S 1,287 students · 9th–12th	1,287	9th–12th	6.4
2	New Horizon H S 33 students · 10th–12th	33	10th–12th	5.3

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus 480 students · 9th–10th	480	9th–10th	6.9
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	Joshua Christian Academy Private 145 students · Pre-K–12th	145	Pre-K–12th	6.7

Schools in Joshua

Joshua, Texas · 11 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$66,719

Median Home Value

$224,500

Median Rent

$1,347/mo

Population

21,531

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

73%

Avg Commute

34 min

Poverty Rate

16.5%

Community Profile

Joshua has a median household income of $66,719. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $224,500, with a median rent of $1,347/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.5%. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 1
High: 2
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (2)

GODLEY ISD

7 schools · 3,002 students

JOSHUA ISD

11 schools · 6,020 students

Nearby Cities

Keene (6 schools)

6 mi

Burleson (25 schools)

7 mi

Cleburne (16 schools)

Rio Vista (3 schools)

16 mi

Benbrook (1 school)

16 mi

Kennedale (3 schools)

17 mi

Lewisville (8 schools)

19 mi

Grandview (3 schools)

19 mi

Venus (5 schools)

17 mi

Mansfield (30 schools)

18 mi

Fort Worth (284 schools)

20 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Joshua, Texas

How many schools are in Joshua, Texas?

Joshua has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Joshua, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Joshua is 6.6 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 Joshua, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Joshua on MySchoolScout is Plum Creek EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Joshua, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Joshua on MySchoolScout is Plum Creek EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Joshua, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Joshua on MySchoolScout is R C Loflin Middle with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best high school in Joshua, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Joshua on MySchoolScout is Joshua H S with a composite score of 6.4/10.

How many school districts serve Joshua, Texas?

Joshua is served by 2 school districts: Godley ISD, Joshua ISD.

What is the education level in Joshua, Texas?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Joshua have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Joshua, Texas?

The median household income in Joshua is approximately $66,719 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Joshua, Texas?

Yes, Joshua has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Joshua Christian Academy with a score of 6.7/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Joshua is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Joshua, 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.