Best Schools in Port Arthur, Texas
22 schools · 12 Elementary · 4 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Port Arthur?
Use this page to compare every school in Port Arthur by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies
High · Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies Stem School. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Houston EL
Elementary · Port Arthur ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Bob Hope School - EL Campus
Elementary · Bob Hope School. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Port Arthur for 2026 are Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies (9.2/10), Houston EL (8.2/10), and Bob Hope School - EL Campus (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 19 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
22
in this city
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$96,650
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
22
in this city
Avg Score
5.7
out of 10
Median Home
$96,650
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 9.2/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.5 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 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Port Arthur schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Port Arthur
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (19 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Houston EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Bob Hope School - EL Campus | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Bob Hope School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Bob Hope School Beaumont | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Port Acres EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Bob Hope H S | 5.9 / 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
- 5.7/10
- Median household income
- $46,255
- Median home value
- $96,650
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 59%
20% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Port Arthur compares
Texas rank
#492 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$46k
62% of Texas median
Schools in this city
20
About Schools in Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur's public school system covers 20 ranked schools spanning early childhood through high school. The district-wide average sits at 4.3 out of 10, which places the city below most Texas metro comparisons — a useful baseline for parents weighing Port Arthur against neighboring communities in the Beaumont–Port Arthur metro.
Performance is concentrated at the top of the range. Bob Hope High School leads the city with a score of 6.2, making it the standout option for secondary students and the clearest signal that stronger outcomes are achievable within the district. At the elementary level, Lakeview Elementary scores 5.8, followed closely by Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary at 5.7. Both outperform the city average by more than a point, so elementary-age families have real choices within the district rather than a single outlier. The Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs also scores 5.7, giving parents of young children a competitive entry point into Port Arthur public education.
The middle school transition is worth watching. Jefferson Middle scores 5.4 — above the city average and the only ranked middle school in the top five — but still a step below the city's best elementary feeders. Parents should track whether academic momentum carries through from those stronger elementaries into Jefferson and ultimately into Bob Hope High School.
Practically, families researching Port Arthur should anchor on school-level scores rather than the city average. The 1.9-point spread between the average (4.3) and the top school (6.2) is meaningful — it means school selection within the same district produces materially different outcomes. Parents with flexibility on address should map attendance boundaries for Lakeview Elementary and Adams Elementary first, then confirm the pathway through Jefferson Middle to Bob Hope High School. Those prioritizing early childhood programs have a focused option in Wheatley at 5.7. Port Arthur does not have a broad cluster of high-scoring schools, but it does have a defined top tier worth targeting.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 748 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 642 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 602 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.8 |
| 4 | 211 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 |
| 5 | 514 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 6 | 628 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 111 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.9 |
| 8 | 699 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 |
| 9 | 578 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 |
| 10 | 259 students · Pre-K–2nd | 4.6 |
Show all 12 elementary schools in Port Arthur
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 443 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
| 2 | 49 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
| 3 | 847 students · 6th–8th | 4.7 |
| 4 | 626 students · 6th–8th | 3.5 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 students · 9th–12th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 551 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 3 | 2,068 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 |
| 4 | 78 students · 6th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 365 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.7 |
| 2 | 2 students · 9th–10th | — |
Schools in Port Arthur
Port Arthur, Texas · 22 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$46,255
Median Home Value
$96,650
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
Population
55,531
College Educated
11%
Homeownership
59%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
27.7%
Community Profile
Port Arthur has a median household income of $46,255. It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $96,650, with a median rent of $1,054/month. The area has a poverty rate of 27.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 4
- Other
- 2
Resources
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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 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 schools in Port Arthur is 5.7 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 Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies with a composite score of 9.2/10.
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 8.2/10.
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 7.0/10.
What is the best high school in Port Arthur, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Port Arthur on MySchoolScout is Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies with a composite score of 9.2/10.
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 education level in Port Arthur, Texas?
According to Census data, 11% of adults in Port Arthur have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Port Arthur, Texas?
The median household income in Port Arthur is approximately $46,255 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Arthur, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Port Arthur is 15.1:1. 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 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.