Best Schools in La Porte, Texas
12 schools · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High
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Use this page to compare every school in La Porte by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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College Park EL
Elementary · La Porte ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Leo a Rizzuto EL
Elementary · La Porte ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
La Porte EL
Elementary · La Porte ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in La Porte for 2026 are College Park EL (8.3/10), Leo a Rizzuto EL (8.2/10), and La Porte EL (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 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
12
in this city
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$220,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
12
in this city
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$220,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.2/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 La Porte schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among La Porte schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in La Porte
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Leo a Rizzuto EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | La Porte EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Lomax EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Jennie Reid EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Heritage EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Lomax J H | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | La Porte H S | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | La Porte J H | 5.5 / 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
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $83,795
- Median home value
- $220,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
42% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How La Porte compares
Texas rank
#314 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$84k
113% of Texas median
Schools in this city
12
About Schools in La Porte, Texas
La Porte, Texas offers a compact but solid public school landscape with 12 ranked schools and an average score of 7.3 out of 10. That average places the city in competitive standing relative to many Texas suburban markets — and with 58% of schools scoring 7 or higher, families have a genuine range of strong options rather than a handful of outliers carrying the numbers.
The elementary tier is where La Porte shines most clearly. College Park El leads the city at 8.7 out of 10, the top score among all 12 ranked schools. Lomax El (8.6) and Jennie Reid El (8.5) sit just behind it, forming a cluster of high-performing elementary campuses that parents with younger children will want to prioritize. Leo A. Rizzuto El (8.3) and Heritage El (8.2) round out a five-school elementary group that all clear the 8.0 mark — a threshold many districts never reach at the elementary level. For families whose children are still in early grades, La Porte's elementary options are the city's clearest strength.
The spread between the top and the average tells part of the story. College Park El at 8.7 sits 1.4 points above the citywide average of 7.3, which means performance is genuinely tiered rather than uniform. Parents assigning weight to school-level outcomes — not just district reputation — will want to map attendance boundaries before committing to a neighborhood. The difference between a 7.3 and an 8.7 reflects real instructional and outcome gaps worth investigating through state accountability ratings and campus-level test score data.
Practically, La Porte sits within the La Porte ISD and draws families tied to the petrochemical and industrial corridor along Galveston Bay. Housing costs remain lower than comparable Houston suburbs, so the school quality per dollar of housing is worth running against peer cities. Families prioritizing elementary performance have strong, consistent options. Parents with middle or high school-age children should dig deeper into individual campus scores before making location decisions — the elementary tier's consistency does not guarantee the same picture across all grade levels.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 434 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 339 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 3 | 557 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 536 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 5 | 415 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 6 | 620 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
| 7 | 378 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 529 students · 6th–6th | 6.2 |
| 2 | 516 students · 7th–8th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 544 students · 7th–8th | 5.5 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,079 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 2 | 168 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 |
Schools in La Porte
La Porte, Texas · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$83,795
Median Home Value
$220,300
Median Rent
$1,328/mo
Population
37,659
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Community Profile
La Porte has a median household income of $83,795. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $220,300, with a median rent of $1,328/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.0%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
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 La Porte, Texas
How many schools are in La Porte, Texas?
La Porte has 12 schools, including 12 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in La Porte, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in La Porte 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 La Porte, Texas?
The top-ranked school in La Porte on MySchoolScout is College Park EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in La Porte, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in La Porte on MySchoolScout is College Park EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in La Porte, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in La Porte on MySchoolScout is James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What is the best high school in La Porte, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in La Porte on MySchoolScout is La Porte H S with a composite score of 6.0/10.
How many school districts serve La Porte, Texas?
La Porte is served by 1 school district: La Porte ISD.
What is the education level in La Porte, Texas?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in La Porte have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in La Porte, Texas?
The median household income in La Porte is approximately $83,795 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in La Porte, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in La Porte is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in La Porte, 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.