5.8public avg / 10

Best Schools in Rockwall, Texas

24 schools in the directory · 14 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 5 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 17

Private: 7

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (17): 5.8/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Rockwall are Sharon Shannon EL (7.5/10), Grace Hartman EL (7.3/10), and Celia Hays EL (6.8/10), among 17 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

17 public · 7 private

Avg Score

5.8

17 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

17 public · 7 private

Avg Score

5.8

17 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Sharon Shannon EL

Rates 7.5/10 despite 23% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Rockwall public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Virginia Reinhardt EL

STAAR proficiency rose +15.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rockwall public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Rockwall

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 17 rated schools; 24 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Sharon Shannon EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	75th
2	Grace Hartman EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	70th
3	Celia Hays EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	57th
4	Lupe Garcia EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	55th
5	Amanda Rochell EL	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	53th
6	Rockwall H S	6.5 / 10	High	+0.5	50th
7	J W Williams Middle	6.0 / 10	Middle	+0.1	38th
8	Maurine Cain Middle	5.7 / 10	Middle	-0.1	32th
9	Dorris a Jones EL	5.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	30th
10	Nebbie Williams EL	5.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.5	30th

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About Schools in Rockwall, Texas

Rockwall, Texas is home to 24 schools, including 17 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 17 public schools in this comparison average 5.8 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 Sharon Shannon EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

Rockwall is served by 1 school district: ROCKWALL ISD. These districts collectively serve 18,798 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

14 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sharon Shannon EL 660 students · Pre-K–6th	660	Pre-K–6th	7.5
2	Grace Hartman EL 506 students · Pre-K–6th	506	Pre-K–6th	7.3
3	Celia Hays EL 585 students · Pre-K–6th	585	Pre-K–6th	6.8
4	Lupe Garcia EL 796 students · Pre-K–6th	796	Pre-K–6th	6.7
5	Amanda Rochell EL 403 students · Pre-K–6th	403	Pre-K–6th	6.6
6	Nebbie Williams EL 430 students · Pre-K–6th	430	Pre-K–6th	5.6
7	Dorris a Jones EL 650 students · Pre-K–6th	650	Pre-K–6th	5.6
8	Sherry and Paul Hamm EL 689 students · Pre-K–6th	689	Pre-K–6th	5.6
9	Dorothy Smith Pullen EL 608 students · Pre-K–6th	608	Pre-K–6th	5.5
10	Howard Dobbs EL 533 students · Pre-K–6th	533	Pre-K–6th	5.0

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

Virginia Reinhardt EL Ouida Springer Marigold Learning AcademyPrivate Spanish SchoolhousePrivate

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	J W Williams Middle 850 students · 6th–8th	850	6th–8th	6.0
2	Maurine Cain Middle 1,154 students · 7th–8th	1,154	7th–8th	5.7
3	Herman E Utley Middle 887 students · 7th–8th	887	7th–8th	4.6

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Rockwall H S 2,900 students · 9th–12th	2,900	9th–12th	6.5
2	Rockwall Quest Academy 34 students · 11th–12th	34	11th–12th	4.3

Other Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Heritage Christian Academy RockwallPrivate 446 students · Pre-K–12th	446	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate 447 students · Pre-K–12th	447	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	Providence AcademyPrivate 236 students · Pre-K–12th	236	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	Bigtyme Sports AcademyPrivate 21 students · 3rd–12th	21	3rd–12th	Not Rated
5	Kiddie Academy of RockwallPrivate 8 students · UG–UG	8	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Rockwall

Rockwall, Texas · 24 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 14
Middle: 3
High: 2
Other: 5

Resources

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School District

ROCKWALL ISD

25 schools · 18,798 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Rockwall, Texas

How many schools are in Rockwall, Texas?

Rockwall has 24 schools, including 17 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Rockwall, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 17 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Rockwall is 5.8 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 Rockwall, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Rockwall on MySchoolScout is Sharon Shannon EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Rockwall, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Rockwall on MySchoolScout is Sharon Shannon EL with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Rockwall, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Rockwall on MySchoolScout is J W Williams Middle with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What is the best high school in Rockwall, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Rockwall on MySchoolScout is Rockwall H S with a composite score of 6.5/10.

How many school districts serve Rockwall, Texas?

Rockwall is served by 1 school district: Rockwall ISD.

Are there private schools in Rockwall, Texas?

Yes, Rockwall has 7 private schools alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is Heritage Christian Academy Rockwall with a score of 6.4/10.

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

Among 17 public schools in Rockwall that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Rockwall, 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.