6.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Rowlett, Texas

16 schools in the directory · 12 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 14

Private: 2

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (14): 6.0/10

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Elementary · Garland 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 Rowlett are Keeley EL (9.1/10), Herfurth EL (7.4/10), and Coyle Middle Technology Center for Math and Scienc (7.2/10), among 14 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

14 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.0

14 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

14 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.0

14 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Back EL

Rates 7.1/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Rowlett public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Coyle Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rowlett public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Rowlett

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 16 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Keeley EL	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	98th
2	Herfurth EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	74th
3	Coyle Middle Technology Center for Math and Scienc	7.2 / 10	Middle	+1.5	68th
4	Back EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	66th
5	Rowlett EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	61th
6	Liberty Grove EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	49th
7	Norma Dorsey EL	6.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	42th
8	Katherine Stephens EL	5.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	37th
9	Steadham EL	5.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	35th
10	Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe EL	5.5 / 10	Elementary	-0.9	28th

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About Schools in Rowlett, Texas

Rowlett, Texas is home to 16 schools, including 14 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.

The 14 public schools in this comparison average 6.0 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 Keeley EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

Rowlett is served by 2 school districts: GARLAND ISD, ROCKWALL ISD. These districts collectively serve 70,457 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	Keeley EL 572 students · Pre-K–5th	572	Pre-K–5th	9.1
2	Herfurth EL 562 students · Pre-K–5th	562	Pre-K–5th	7.4
3	Back EL 428 students · Pre-K–5th	428	Pre-K–5th	7.1
4	Rowlett EL 498 students · Pre-K–5th	498	Pre-K–5th	6.9
5	Liberty Grove EL 512 students · Pre-K–5th	512	Pre-K–5th	6.4
6	Norma Dorsey EL 573 students · Pre-K–5th	573	Pre-K–5th	6.1
7	Katherine Stephens EL 488 students · Pre-K–5th	488	Pre-K–5th	5.9
8	Steadham EL 448 students · Pre-K–5th	448	Pre-K–5th	5.8
9	Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe EL 534 students · Pre-K–6th	534	Pre-K–6th	5.5
10	Nita Pearson EL 545 students · Pre-K–5th	545	Pre-K–5th	3.7

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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.

Primrose School of RowlettPrivate Wesleyan Christian AcademyPrivate

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Coyle Middle Technology Center for Math and Scienc 613 students · 6th–7th	613	6th–7th	7.2
2	Vernon Schrade Middle 822 students · 6th–8th	822	6th–8th	4.2
3	Coyle Middle 273 students · 7th–8th	273	7th–8th	4.0

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Rowlett H S 2,286 students · 9th–12th	2,286	9th–12th	4.6

Schools in Rowlett

Rowlett, Texas · 16 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 12
Middle: 3
High: 1

Resources

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School Districts (2)

GARLAND ISD

78 schools · 51,659 students

ROCKWALL ISD

25 schools · 18,798 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Rowlett, Texas

How many schools are in Rowlett, Texas?

Rowlett has 16 schools, including 14 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Rowlett, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 14 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Rowlett is 6.0 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 Rowlett, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Rowlett on MySchoolScout is Keeley EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Rowlett, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Rowlett on MySchoolScout is Keeley EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Rowlett, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Rowlett on MySchoolScout is Coyle Middle Technology Center for Math and Scienc with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best high school in Rowlett, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Rowlett on MySchoolScout is Rowlett H S with a composite score of 4.6/10.

How many school districts serve Rowlett, Texas?

Rowlett is served by 2 school districts: Garland ISD, Rockwall ISD.

Are there private schools in Rowlett, Texas?

Yes, Rowlett has 2 private schools alongside 14 public schools.

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

Among 14 public schools in Rowlett that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Rowlett, 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.