5.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Red Oak, Texas

15 schools in the directory · 10 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 15

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (15): 5.5/10

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

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Red Oak are Shields EL (7.7/10), Life Middle Waxahachie (7.3/10), and Life H S Waxahachie (6.0/10), among 15 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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5.5

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5.5

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Best value · beats the odds

Shields EL

Rates 7.7/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 Red Oak public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Life School Carrollton

STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Red Oak public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Red Oak

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 15 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Shields EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	79th
2	Life Middle Waxahachie	7.3 / 10	Middle	+1.8	72th
3	Life H S Waxahachie	6.0 / 10	High	+0.5	41th
4	Russell P Schupmann EL	6.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	39th
5	Life School Cedar Hill	5.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	36th
6	Life School Lancaster	5.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	36th
7	Life School Oak Cliff	5.5 / 10	Other	+0.2	30th
8	Red Oak H S	5.5 / 10	High	-0.0	28th
9	Eastridge EL	5.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	26th
10	Life School Red Oak	5.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.4	21th

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About Schools in Red Oak, Texas

Red Oak, Texas is home to 15 schools, including 15 public schools. The city's schools span 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 15 public schools in this comparison average 5.5 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 Shields EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

Red Oak is served by 2 school districts: LIFE SCHOOL, RED OAK ISD. These districts collectively serve 12,326 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

10 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Shields EL 595 students · Pre-K–5th	595	Pre-K–5th	7.7
2	Russell P Schupmann EL 706 students · Pre-K–5th	706	Pre-K–5th	6.0
3	Life School Lancaster 480 students · Kindergarten–6th	480	Kindergarten–6th	5.8
4	Life School Cedar Hill 450 students · Kindergarten–6th	450	Kindergarten–6th	5.8
5	Eastridge EL 536 students · Pre-K–5th	536	Pre-K–5th	5.4
6	Life School Red Oak 1,040 students · Kindergarten–6th	1,040	Kindergarten–6th	5.1
7	Wooden EL 524 students · Pre-K–5th	524	Pre-K–5th	4.8
8	Life School Mountain Creek 348 students · Kindergarten–8th	348	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
9	Red Oak EL 523 students · Pre-K–5th	523	Pre-K–5th	4.0
10	Life School Carrollton 241 students · Kindergarten–6th	241	Kindergarten–6th	3.7

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Life Middle Waxahachie 595 students · 7th–8th	595	7th–8th	7.3
2	Red Oak Middle 1,540 students · 6th–8th	1,540	6th–8th	4.8

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Life H S Waxahachie 1,102 students · 9th–12th	1,102	9th–12th	6.0
2	Red Oak H S 2,163 students · 8th–12th	2,163	8th–12th	5.5

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Life School Oak Cliff 1,478 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,478	Kindergarten–12th	5.5

Schools in Red Oak

Red Oak, Texas · 15 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 10
Middle: 2
High: 2
Other: 1

Resources

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School Districts (2)

LIFE SCHOOL

8 schools · 5,734 students

RED OAK ISD

8 schools · 6,592 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Red Oak, Texas

How many schools are in Red Oak, Texas?

Red Oak has 15 schools, including 15 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Red Oak, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 15 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Red Oak is 5.5 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 Red Oak, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Red Oak on MySchoolScout is Shields EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Red Oak, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Red Oak on MySchoolScout is Shields EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Red Oak, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Red Oak on MySchoolScout is Life Middle Waxahachie with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What is the best high school in Red Oak, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Red Oak on MySchoolScout is Life H S Waxahachie with a composite score of 6.0/10.

How many school districts serve Red Oak, Texas?

Red Oak is served by 2 school districts: Life School, Red Oak ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Red Oak, Texas?

Among 15 public schools in Red Oak that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Red Oak, 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.