7.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Joshua, Texas

11 schools in the directory · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 9

Private: 2

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (9): 7.0/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Joshua are H D Staples EL (8.6/10), A G Elder EL (7.9/10), and R C Loflin Middle (7.8/10), among 9 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

9 public · 2 private

Avg Score

7.0

9 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

9 public · 2 private

Avg Score

7.0

9 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

H D Staples EL

Rates 8.6/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Joshua public schools in the current comparison.

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 public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Joshua

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (9 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	H D Staples EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	95th
2	A G Elder EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	85th
3	R C Loflin Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	+0.6	82th
4	Plum Creek EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	75th
5	Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus	7.2 / 10	Other	-0.2	68th
6	Caddo Grove EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	63th
7	Joshua H S	6.5 / 10	High	-1.2	51th
8	Pleasant View EL	6.0 / 10	Elementary	-0.8	39th
9	New Horizon H S	4.3 / 10	High	-2.0	9th

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About Schools in Joshua, Texas

Joshua, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 9 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

The 9 public schools in this comparison average 7.0 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 H D Staples EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.

Joshua is served by 2 school districts: GODLEY ISD, JOSHUA ISD. These districts collectively serve 9,022 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

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	H D Staples EL 431 students · Pre-K–5th	431	Pre-K–5th	8.6
2	A G Elder EL 670 students · Pre-K–5th	670	Pre-K–5th	7.9
3	Plum Creek EL 444 students · Pre-K–5th	444	Pre-K–5th	7.5
4	Caddo Grove EL 629 students · Pre-K–5th	629	Pre-K–5th	7.0
5	Pleasant View EL 512 students · Pre-K–5th	512	Pre-K–5th	6.0
Private Schools1 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 SchoolPrivate 58 students · Pre-K–8th	58	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	7.8

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Joshua H S 1,287 students · 9th–12th	1,287	9th–12th	6.5
2	New Horizon H S 33 students · 10th–12th	33	10th–12th	4.3

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus 480 students · 9th–10th	480	9th–10th	7.2
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Joshua Christian AcademyPrivate 128 students · Pre-K–12th	128	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Joshua

Joshua, Texas · 11 schools

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

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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 9 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Joshua is 7.0 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 H D Staples EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Joshua, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Joshua on MySchoolScout is H D Staples EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.

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 7.8/10.

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 6.5/10.

How many school districts serve Joshua, Texas?

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

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 7.6/10.

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

Among 9 public schools in Joshua that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.9:1. 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 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.