6.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Somerset, Texas

7 schools in the directory · 3 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 7

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (6): 6.5/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Somerset are Somerset EL (7.7/10), S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans EL (7.5/10), and Somerset J H (7.1/10), among 6 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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Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Savannah Heights Int

STAAR proficiency rose +7.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Somerset public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Somerset

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (6 rated schools; 7 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Somerset EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	79th
2	S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	75th
3	Somerset J H	7.1 / 10	Middle	—	65th
4	Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy	6.9 / 10	High	—	60th
5	Somerset H S	5.1 / 10	High	—	20th
6	Savannah Heights Int	5.0 / 10	Middle	—	18th

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About Schools in Somerset, Texas

Somerset, Texas is home to 7 schools, including 7 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 6 public schools in this comparison average 6.5 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 Somerset EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

Somerset is served by 1 school district: SOMERSET ISD. These districts collectively serve 4,252 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

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Somerset EL 718 students · 1st–4th	718	1st–4th	7.7
2	S/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans EL 649 students · Pre-K–4th	649	Pre-K–4th	7.5
3	Somerset Early Childhood EL 379 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	379	Pre-K–Kindergarten	5.0

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Somerset J H 618 students · 7th–8th	618	7th–8th	7.1
2	Savannah Heights Int 605 students · 5th–6th	605	5th–6th	5.0

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy 130 students · 9th–12th	130	9th–12th	6.9
2	Somerset H S 1,150 students · 9th–12th	1,150	9th–12th	5.1

Schools in Somerset

Somerset, Texas · 7 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 3
Middle: 2
High: 2

Resources

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School District

SOMERSET ISD

8 schools · 4,252 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Somerset, Texas

How many schools are in Somerset, Texas?

Somerset has 7 schools, including 7 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Somerset, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 6 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Somerset is 6.5 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 Somerset, Texas?

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

What is the best elementary school in Somerset, Texas?

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

What is the best middle school in Somerset, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Somerset on MySchoolScout is Somerset J H with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What is the best high school in Somerset, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Somerset on MySchoolScout is Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve Somerset, Texas?

Somerset is served by 1 school district: Somerset ISD.

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

Among 6 public schools in Somerset that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Somerset, 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.