The top-rated public schools in Pasadena are Morales EL (9.2/10), Nelda Sullivan Middle (8.8/10), and Parks EL (8.8/10), among 42 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

45 public · 5 private

Avg Score

6.6

42 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

45 public · 5 private

Avg Score

6.6

42 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Fairmont J H

Rates 7.5/10 despite 41% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 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 Pasadena public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Mcmasters EL

STAAR proficiency rose +25.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pasadena public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Pasadena

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 42 rated schools; 50 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Morales EL	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	99th
2	Nelda Sullivan Middle	8.8 / 10	Middle	+1.8	96th
3	Parks EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	96th
4	Richey EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	95th
5	Fisher EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	94th
6	Bailey EL	8.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	93th
7	Sparks EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	92th
8	Miller Int	8.3 / 10	Middle	+1.6	91th
9	Gardens EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	84th
10	Deepwater J H	7.8 / 10	Middle	+1.2	83th

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About Schools in Pasadena, Texas

Pasadena, Texas is home to 50 schools, including 45 public schools and 5 private schools. The city's schools span 25 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and 7 high schools.

The 42 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 Morales EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

Pasadena is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 61,567 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

25 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Morales EL 394 students · Pre-K–4th	394	Pre-K–4th	9.2
2	Parks EL 414 students · Pre-K–4th	414	Pre-K–4th	8.8
3	Richey EL 484 students · Pre-K–4th	484	Pre-K–4th	8.7
4	Fisher EL 578 students · Pre-K–4th	578	Pre-K–4th	8.6
5	Bailey EL 601 students · Pre-K–4th	601	Pre-K–4th	8.5
6	Sparks EL 369 students · Pre-K–4th	369	Pre-K–4th	8.4
7	Gardens EL 425 students · Pre-K–4th	425	Pre-K–4th	7.9
8	Pomeroy EL 753 students · Pre-K–4th	753	Pre-K–4th	7.8
9	Early Childhood Center 273 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	273	Pre-K–Kindergarten	7.6
10	Parkwood EL 611 students · Pre-K–2nd	611	Pre-K–2nd	7.3

Show all 25 elementary schools in Pasadena

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Young EL Kruse EL Williams EL Deepwater EL Golden Acres EL Mcmasters EL Red Bluff EL South Shaver EL Mae Smythe EL Jensen EL Teague EL Fairmont EL Turner EL Star Montessori SchoolPrivate Asbury Methodist Day SchoolPrivate

Middle Schools

15 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Nelda Sullivan Middle 514 students · 5th–6th	514	5th–6th	8.8
2	Miller Int 816 students · 7th–8th	816	7th–8th	8.3
3	Deepwater J H 617 students · 6th–8th	617	6th–8th	7.8
4	Jackson Int 561 students · 7th–8th	561	7th–8th	7.8
5	San Jacinto Int 604 students · 7th–8th	604	7th–8th	7.7
6	Fairmont J H 689 students · 6th–8th	689	6th–8th	7.5
7	Southmore Int 686 students · 7th–8th	686	7th–8th	7.4
8	Bobby Shaw Middle 667 students · 5th–6th	667	5th–6th	6.8
9	Marshall Kendrick Middle 667 students · 5th–6th	667	5th–6th	6.7
10	Bondy Int 965 students · 7th–8th	965	7th–8th	6.6

Show all 15 middle schools in Pasadena

Park View Int Carter Lomax Middle Keller Middle De Zavala Middle The Summit (intermediate)

High Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tegeler Career Center 141 students · 9th–12th	141	9th–12th	6.0
2	Pasadena Memorial H S 3,120 students · 9th–12th	3,120	9th–12th	5.5
3	Pasadena H S 2,209 students · 9th–12th	2,209	9th–12th	5.2
4	The Summit (high School) 235 students · 9th–12th	235	9th–12th	4.8
5	Sam Rayburn H S 2,692 students · 9th–12th	2,692	9th–12th	4.4
6	Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena 127 students · 9th–12th	127	9th–12th	3.8
7	Unlimited Visions Aftercare 14 students · 8th–12th	14	8th–12th	—

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	First Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate 482 students · Pre-K–12th	482	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Pueblos Royal Christian SchoolPrivate 50 students · Pre-K–12th	50	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	Faith Christian AcademyPrivate 124 students · Pre-K–12th	124	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Pasadena

Pasadena, Texas · 50 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 25
Middle: 15
High: 7
Other: 3

Resources

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School Districts (4)

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

18 schools · 509 students

RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)

9 schools · 1,450 students

DEER PARK ISD

14 schools · 12,122 students

PASADENA ISD

67 schools · 47,486 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Pasadena, Texas

How many schools are in Pasadena, Texas?

Pasadena has 50 schools, including 45 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Pasadena, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 42 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Pasadena 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 Pasadena, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Pasadena on MySchoolScout is Morales EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Pasadena, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Pasadena on MySchoolScout is Morales EL with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Pasadena, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Pasadena on MySchoolScout is Nelda Sullivan Middle with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best high school in Pasadena, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Pasadena on MySchoolScout is Tegeler Career Center with a composite score of 6.0/10.

How many school districts serve Pasadena, Texas?

Pasadena is served by 4 school districts: University of Texas University Charter School, Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), Deer Park ISD, Pasadena ISD.

Are there private schools in Pasadena, Texas?

Yes, Pasadena has 5 private schools alongside 45 public schools. The top-rated private school is Star Montessori School with a score of 8.1/10.

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

Among 42 public schools in Pasadena that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pasadena, 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.

Best Schools in Pasadena, Texas

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