4.9public avg / 10

Best Schools in Royse City, Texas

12 schools in the directory · 6 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 11

Private: 1

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (9): 4.9/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Royse City are Ruth Cherry EL (5.7/10), Miss May Vernon EL (5.6/10), and W R (bill) Fort EL (5.6/10), among 9 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

11 public · 1 private

Avg Score

4.9

9 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

11 public · 1 private

Avg Score

4.9

9 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Ruth Cherry EL

Rates 5.7/10 despite 47% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 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 Royse City public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Ouida Baley Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +2.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Royse City public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Royse City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (9 rated schools; 12 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Ruth Cherry EL	5.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	32th
2	Miss May Vernon EL	5.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	30th
3	W R (bill) Fort EL	5.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	30th
4	Davis EL	5.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	26th
5	Bobby Summers Middle	4.9 / 10	Middle	-0.1	16th
6	Ouida Baley Middle	4.6 / 10	Middle	-0.3	12th
7	Harry Herndon EL	4.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.5	10th
8	Anita Scott EL	4.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.8	7th
9	Royse City H S	4.1 / 10	High	-0.9	7th

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About Schools in Royse City, Texas

Royse City, Texas is home to 12 schools, including 11 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.

The 9 public schools in this comparison average 4.9 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 Ruth Cherry EL with a composite score of 5.7/10.

Royse City is served by 1 school district: ROYSE CITY ISD. These districts collectively serve 9,371 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

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ruth Cherry EL 846 students · Pre-K–5th	846	Pre-K–5th	5.7
2	W R (bill) Fort EL 746 students · Pre-K–5th	746	Pre-K–5th	5.6
3	Miss May Vernon EL 765 students · Pre-K–5th	765	Pre-K–5th	5.6
4	Davis EL 520 students · Pre-K–5th	520	Pre-K–5th	5.4
5	Harry Herndon EL 530 students · Pre-K–5th	530	Pre-K–5th	4.4
6	Anita Scott EL 785 students · Pre-K–5th	785	Pre-K–5th	4.1

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bobby Summers Middle 1,079 students · 6th–8th	1,079	6th–8th	4.9
2	Ouida Baley Middle 1,035 students · 6th–8th	1,035	6th–8th	4.6
3	Collin County Jjaep 1 students · 6th–6th	1	6th–6th	—

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Royse City H S 2,726 students · 9th–12th	2,726	9th–12th	4.1

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Glenda Arnold Early Childhood Learning Center 338 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	338	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	VandermontPrivate 78 students · Kindergarten–12th	78	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Royse City

Royse City, Texas · 12 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 3
High: 1
Other: 2

Resources

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School District

ROYSE CITY ISD

11 schools · 9,371 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Royse City, Texas

How many schools are in Royse City, Texas?

Royse City has 12 schools, including 11 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Royse City, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 9 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Royse City is 4.9 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 Royse City, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Royse City on MySchoolScout is Ruth Cherry EL with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Royse City, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Royse City on MySchoolScout is Ruth Cherry EL with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Royse City, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Royse City on MySchoolScout is Bobby Summers Middle with a composite score of 4.9/10.

What is the best high school in Royse City, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Royse City on MySchoolScout is Royse City H S with a composite score of 4.1/10.

How many school districts serve Royse City, Texas?

Royse City is served by 1 school district: Royse City ISD.

Are there private schools in Royse City, Texas?

Yes, Royse City has 1 private school alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Vandermont with a score of 3.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Royse City, Texas?

Among 9 public schools in Royse City that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average 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 Royse City, 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.