6.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in Orange, Texas

13 schools in the directory · 5 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 12

Private: 1

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (11): 6.6/10

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Elementary · Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Deweyville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Middle · Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Orange are Little Cypress Int (8.2/10), Deweyville EL (8.1/10), and Mauriceville Middle (8.1/10), among 11 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

12 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.6

11 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

12 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.6

11 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Little Cypress Int

Rates 8.2/10 despite 64% 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 Orange public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

West Orange-Stark EL

STAAR proficiency rose +3.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Orange public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Orange

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 13 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Little Cypress Int	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	89th
2	Deweyville EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	88th
3	Mauriceville Middle	8.1 / 10	Middle	+1.3	88th
4	Mauriceville EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	58th
5	Little Cypress EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	55th
6	Little Cypress J H	6.5 / 10	Middle	-0.4	50th
7	Deweyville H S	6.3 / 10	High	-0.8	47th
8	West Orange-Stark EL	5.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	36th
9	West Orange-Stark H S	5.8 / 10	High	-0.3	34th
10	West Orange-Stark Middle	5.4 / 10	Middle	-0.6	25th

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About Schools in Orange, Texas

Orange, Texas is home to 13 schools, including 12 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

The 11 public schools in this comparison average 6.6 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 Little Cypress Int with a composite score of 8.2/10.

Orange is served by 3 school districts: DEWEYVILLE ISD, LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD, WEST ORANGE-COVE CISD. These districts collectively serve 6,352 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

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Little Cypress Int 316 students · 4th–5th	316	4th–5th	8.2
2	Deweyville EL 265 students · Pre-K–5th	265	Pre-K–5th	8.1
3	Mauriceville EL 538 students · Pre-K–5th	538	Pre-K–5th	6.8
4	Little Cypress EL 625 students · Pre-K–3rd	625	Pre-K–3rd	6.7
5	West Orange-Stark EL 1,103 students · Kindergarten–5th	1,103	Kindergarten–5th	5.9

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mauriceville Middle 270 students · 6th–8th	270	6th–8th	8.1
2	Little Cypress J H 477 students · 6th–8th	477	6th–8th	6.5
3	West Orange-Stark Middle 490 students · 6th–8th	490	6th–8th	5.4

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Deweyville H S 273 students · 6th–12th	273	6th–12th	6.3
2	West Orange-Stark H S 654 students · 9th–12th	654	9th–12th	5.8
3	Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S 1,015 students · 9th–12th	1,015	9th–12th	5.1

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	M B North E C Lrn Ctr 326 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	326	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.5
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Community Christian SchoolPrivate 67 students · Kindergarten–12th	67	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Orange

Orange, Texas · 13 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 5
Middle: 3
High: 3
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (3)

DEWEYVILLE ISD

2 schools · 538 students

LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD

6 schools · 3,241 students

WEST ORANGE-COVE CISD

4 schools · 2,573 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Orange, Texas

How many schools are in Orange, Texas?

Orange has 13 schools, including 12 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Orange, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Orange 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 Orange, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Orange on MySchoolScout is Little Cypress Int with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Orange, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Orange on MySchoolScout is Little Cypress Int with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Orange, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Orange on MySchoolScout is Mauriceville Middle with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best high school in Orange, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Orange on MySchoolScout is Deweyville H S with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Orange, Texas?

Orange is served by 3 school districts: Deweyville ISD, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD, West Orange-Cove CISD.

Are there private schools in Orange, Texas?

Yes, Orange has 1 private school alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is Community Christian School with a score of 6.9/10.

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

Among 11 public schools in Orange that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Orange, 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.