Best Schools in San Angelo, Texas
46 schools · 22 Elementary · 4 Middle · 7 High · 13 Other
Choosing a school in San Angelo?
Use this page to compare every school in San Angelo 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.
Ft Concho EL
Elementary · San Angelo ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
San Angelo Christian Academy
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Cornerstone Christian School
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in San Angelo for 2026 are Ft Concho EL (8.2/10), San Angelo Christian Academy (8.2/10), and Cornerstone Christian School (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 35 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
46
39 public · 7 private
Avg Score
5.0
out of 10
Median Home
$174,575
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Schools
46
39 public · 7 private
Avg Score
5.0
out of 10
Median Home
$174,575
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Rates 6.3/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 San Angelo schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Angelo schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in San Angelo
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (35 of 46). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ft Concho EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | San Angelo Christian Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Cornerstone Christian School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Santa Rita EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Grape Creek H S | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Texas Leadership of San Angelo | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Trinity Lutheran School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Angelo Catholic School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Ambleside School of San Angelo | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Reagan EL | 6.3 / 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
- 5.0/10
- Median household income
- $68,712
- Median home value
- $174,575
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Avg commute
- 19 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 67%
19% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How San Angelo compares
Texas rank
#598 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$69k
93% of Texas median
Schools in this city
36
About Schools in San Angelo, Texas
San Angelo ISD runs 31 ranked public schools across a mid-size West Texas city, giving families more choices than the district's population might suggest. The schools average 6.2 out of 10, and 11 campuses — 35% of the total — score 7 or higher. That's a meaningful share clearing a solid performance threshold. The range across those 31 schools is wide enough that campus selection matters more than the district average alone.
The strongest campuses concentrate at the elementary level. Santa Rita Elementary leads the city at 8.2, the highest score among all 31 ranked schools. Reagan Elementary follows at 8.1, and McGill Elementary scores 7.9. Belaire and Lamar Elementaries both reach 7.8. That puts five elementary schools clustered between 7.8 and 8.2, a tight grouping that signals consistent, strong instruction across San Angelo's top primary campuses.
The 6.2 district average tells the fuller story: the ceiling is real, but most campuses sit well below that top tier. The concentration of high scorers at the elementary level means families with older children will need to evaluate individual campuses rather than assume that district-wide strength carries through every grade. San Angelo's 35% high-performer rate places a solid fraction of schools above the 7-point mark — but it also means the majority sit below it.
For parents actively choosing a school, location relative to these top elementaries is the first variable to nail down. The five leading schools spread across the city, so attendance boundaries vary by neighborhood. Families with elementary-age children should identify target campuses early, verify the boundary, and plan from there. San Angelo's school landscape rewards research — the gap between the top and the middle is wide enough that a deliberate choice makes a real difference.
Elementary Schools
22 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 467 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 354 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 257 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 267 students · 3rd–5th | 6.2 |
| 5 | 323 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.9 |
| 6 | 449 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 |
| 7 | 507 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
| 8 | 243 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 |
| 9 | 564 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.0 |
| 10 | 523 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.8 |
Show all 22 elementary schools in San Angelo
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 271 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
| 2 | 840 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
| 3 | 1,186 students · 6th–8th | 4.4 |
| 4 | 799 students · 6th–8th | 3.3 |
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 322 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 40 students · 6th–12th | 5.1 |
| 3 | 3,029 students · 9th–12th | 4.1 |
| 4 | 1,055 students · 9th–12th | 3.1 |
| 5 | 12 students · 6th–12th | — |
| 6 | 2 students · 11th–12th | — |
| 7 | 3 students · 9th–12th | — |
Other Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,451 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.1 | ||
| 2 | 830 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.0 | ||
| 3 | 870 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.8 | ||
| 4 | 924 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.6 | ||
| 5 | 1 students · 9th–9th | — | ||
| 6 | 4 students · 9th–11th | — | ||
| 7 | 2 students · 9th–11th | — | ||
| 8 | 1 students · 9th–9th | — | ||
| 9 | 1 students · 11th–11th | — | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | San Angelo Christian Academy
Private
106 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.2 | ||
Show all 13 other schools in San Angelo
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in San Angelo
San Angelo, Texas · 46 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$68,712
Median Home Value
$174,575
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
Population
112,967
College Educated
23%
Homeownership
67%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Community Profile
San Angelo has a median household income of $68,712. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $174,575, with a median rent of $1,214/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.8%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 22
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 7
- Other
- 13
Resources
School Districts (8)
TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
4 schools · 4,075 students
EDEN CISD
3 schools · 221 students
GRAPE CREEK ISD
6 schools · 1,199 students
MILES ISD
4 schools · 508 students
ROBERT LEE ISD
5 schools · 263 students
SAN ANGELO ISD
23 schools · 13,180 students
VERIBEST ISD
3 schools · 255 students
WATER VALLEY ISD
6 schools · 319 students
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Texas
Top metros statewide by school count.
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.
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Common questions about schools in San Angelo, Texas
How many schools are in San Angelo, Texas?
San Angelo has 46 schools, including 39 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in San Angelo, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in San Angelo is 5.0 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 San Angelo, Texas?
The top-ranked school in San Angelo on MySchoolScout is Ft Concho EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in San Angelo, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in San Angelo on MySchoolScout is Ft Concho EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What is the best middle school in San Angelo, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in San Angelo on MySchoolScout is Grape Creek Middle with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What is the best high school in San Angelo, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in San Angelo on MySchoolScout is Grape Creek H S with a composite score of 7.4/10.
How many school districts serve San Angelo, Texas?
San Angelo is served by 8 school districts: Texas Leadership Public Schools, Eden CISD, Grape Creek ISD, Miles ISD, Robert Lee ISD, San Angelo ISD, Veribest ISD, Water Valley ISD.
What is the education level in San Angelo, Texas?
According to Census data, 23% of adults in San Angelo have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in San Angelo, Texas?
The median household income in San Angelo is approximately $68,712 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in San Angelo, Texas?
Yes, San Angelo has 7 private schools alongside 39 public schools. The top-rated private school is San Angelo Christian Academy with a score of 8.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Angelo, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in San Angelo is 13.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in San Angelo, 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.