Lomax EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 8.8/10
6.3public avg / 10
Best Schools in La Porte, Texas
12 schools in the directory · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High
Public: 12
Districts: 1
Comparable public avg (12): 6.3/10
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Lomax EL
Elementary · La Porte ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Lomax J H
Middle · La Porte ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Jennie Reid EL
Elementary · La Porte ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
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Lomax J H
Grades 7th–8th · 7.7/10
Jennie Reid EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.3/10
Leo a Rizzuto EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 7.2/10
Bayshore EL
Grades Kindergarten–5th · 6.8/10
College Park EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 6.8/10
La Porte J H
Grades 7th–8th · 6.8/10
Heritage EL
Grades Pre-K–5th · 6.6/10
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in La Porte are Lomax EL (8.8/10), Lomax J H (7.7/10), and Jennie Reid EL (7.3/10), among 12 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.
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6.3
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Schools
12
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6.3
12 public schools · out of 10
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1
serving the city
Best value · beats the odds
Lomax ELRates 8.8/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 public schools in the current comparison.
Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Bayshore ELSTAAR proficiency rose +16.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among La Porte public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in La Porte
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 12 rated schools; 12 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lomax EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lomax J H | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Jennie Reid EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Leo a Rizzuto EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Bayshore EL | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | College Park EL | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | La Porte J H | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Heritage EL | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | La Porte H S | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | La Porte EL | 5.2 / 10 |
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About Schools in La Porte, Texas
La Porte, Texas is home to 12 schools, including 12 public schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
The 12 public schools in this comparison average 6.3 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 Lomax EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.
La Porte is served by 1 school district: LA PORTE ISD. These districts collectively serve 7,115 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
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 536 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 415 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 3 | 339 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 |
| 4 | 434 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 378 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 6 | 620 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 |
| 7 | 557 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 516 students · 7th–8th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 544 students · 7th–8th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 529 students · 6th–6th | 4.1 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,079 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 2 | 168 students · 9th–12th | 3.2 |
Schools in La Porte
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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 12 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in La Porte is 6.3 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 Lomax EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in La Porte, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in La Porte on MySchoolScout is Lomax EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in La Porte, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in La Porte on MySchoolScout is Lomax J H with a composite score of 7.7/10.
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 5.6/10.
How many school districts serve La Porte, Texas?
La Porte is served by 1 school district: La Porte ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in La Porte, Texas?
Among 12 public schools in La Porte that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average 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 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.
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