5.3public avg / 10

Best Schools in Port Arthur, Texas

22 schools in the directory · 12 Elementary · 4 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 22

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (19): 5.3/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Port Arthur are Houston EL (8.6/10), Dequeen EL (7.1/10), and Bob Hope School - EL Campus (6.9/10), among 19 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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in this city

Avg Score

5.3

19 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

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in this city

Avg Score

5.3

19 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Houston EL

Rates 8.6/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.3 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 Port Arthur public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies

STAAR proficiency rose +15.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Port Arthur public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Port Arthur

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 19 rated schools; 22 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Houston EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+3.3	94th
2	Dequeen EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	65th
3	Bob Hope School - EL Campus	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	62th
4	Bob Hope School	6.8 / 10	Middle	+1.3	59th
5	Bob Hope H S	6.6 / 10	High	+1.2	54th
6	Bob Hope School Beaumont	6.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	43th
7	Lakeview EL	5.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	28th
8	Jefferson Middle	5.1 / 10	Middle	-0.2	20th
9	Travis EL	5.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.2	20th
10	Washington EL	5.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.2	20th

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About Schools in Port Arthur, Texas

Port Arthur, Texas is home to 22 schools, including 22 public schools. The city's schools span 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

The 19 public schools in this comparison average 5.3 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 Houston EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.

Port Arthur is served by 3 school districts: TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL, BOB HOPE SCHOOL, PORT ARTHUR ISD. These districts collectively serve 11,093 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

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Houston EL 748 students · Pre-K–5th	748	Pre-K–5th	8.6
2	Dequeen EL 220 students · 3rd–5th	220	3rd–5th	7.1
3	Bob Hope School - EL Campus 642 students · Pre-K–5th	642	Pre-K–5th	6.9
4	Bob Hope School Beaumont 602 students · Pre-K–8th	602	Pre-K–8th	6.1
5	Lakeview EL 578 students · Pre-K–5th	578	Pre-K–5th	5.5
6	Travis EL 523 students · Pre-K–5th	523	Pre-K–5th	5.1
7	Washington EL 259 students · Pre-K–2nd	259	Pre-K–2nd	5.1
8	Tyrrell EL 699 students · Pre-K–5th	699	Pre-K–5th	4.6
9	Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams EL 628 students · Pre-K–5th	628	Pre-K–5th	4.3
10	Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange 111 students · Pre-K–8th	111	Pre-K–8th	3.5

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Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bob Hope School 443 students · 6th–8th	443	6th–8th	6.8
2	Jefferson Middle 847 students · 6th–8th	847	6th–8th	5.1
3	Lincoln Middle 626 students · 6th–8th	626	6th–8th	5.0
4	Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies 49 students · 6th–8th	49	6th–8th	4.9

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bob Hope H S 551 students · 9th–12th	551	9th–12th	6.6
2	Memorial H S 2,068 students · 9th–12th	2,068	9th–12th	4.9
3	Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies 58 students · 9th–12th	58	9th–12th	4.2
4	Port Arthur Alternative Center 78 students · 6th–12th	78	6th–12th	—

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs 365 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	365	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.1
2	Jefferson Co Youth Acad 2 students · 9th–10th	2	9th–10th	—

Schools in Port Arthur

Port Arthur, Texas · 22 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 12
Middle: 4
High: 4
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (3)

TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES STEM SCHOOL

4 schools · 429 students

BOB HOPE SCHOOL

5 schools · 2,509 students

PORT ARTHUR ISD

15 schools · 8,155 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Port Arthur, Texas

How many schools are in Port Arthur, Texas?

Port Arthur has 22 schools, including 22 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Port Arthur, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 19 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Port Arthur is 5.3 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 Port Arthur, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Port Arthur on MySchoolScout is Houston EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Port Arthur, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Port Arthur on MySchoolScout is Houston EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Port Arthur, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Port Arthur on MySchoolScout is Bob Hope School with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What is the best high school in Port Arthur, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Port Arthur on MySchoolScout is Bob Hope H S with a composite score of 6.6/10.

How many school districts serve Port Arthur, Texas?

Port Arthur is served by 3 school districts: Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School, Bob Hope School, Port Arthur ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Arthur, Texas?

Among 19 public schools in Port Arthur that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Port Arthur, 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.