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7.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Stamford, Texas

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.5/10
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Choosing a school in Stamford?

Use this page to compare every school in Stamford by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Stamford H S

9.1/10

High · Stamford ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Stamford Middle

7.9/10

Middle · Stamford ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Oliver EL

5.4/10

Elementary · Stamford ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Stamford for 2026 are Stamford H S (9.1/10), Stamford Middle (7.9/10), and Oliver EL (5.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

3

in this city

Avg Score

7.5

out of 10

Median Home

$66,800

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Stamford Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +13.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Stamford schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Stamford

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Stamford H S 9.1 / 10
2 Stamford Middle 7.9 / 10
3 Oliver EL 5.4 / 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
7.5/10

67% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$45,489

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$66,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
17%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
63%

Of occupied housing units

How Stamford compares

Texas rank

#125 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.2

above Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$45k

61% of Texas median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Stamford, Texas

Stamford, Texas is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.5 out of 10, schools in Stamford perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Stamford is Stamford H S with a composite score of 9.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Stamford is served by 1 school district: STAMFORD ISD. These districts collectively serve 583 students.

Stamford's community shows 17% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $45,489. The poverty rate in the area is 25.1%.

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.

Filter by ZIP: 79553 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 302 students · Pre-K–5th 5.4

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 98 students · 6th–8th 7.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 183 students · 9th–12th 9.1

Schools in Stamford

Stamford, Texas · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$45,489

Median Home Value

$66,800

Median Rent

$1,033/mo

Population

3,071

College Educated

17%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty Rate

25.1%

Community Profile

Stamford has a median household income of $45,489. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $66,800, with a median rent of $1,033/month. The area has a poverty rate of 25.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Stamford, Texas

How many schools are in Stamford, Texas?

Stamford has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Stamford, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Stamford is 7.5 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 Stamford, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Stamford on MySchoolScout is Stamford H S with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Stamford, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Stamford on MySchoolScout is Oliver EL with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Stamford, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Stamford on MySchoolScout is Stamford Middle with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best high school in Stamford, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Stamford on MySchoolScout is Stamford H S with a composite score of 9.1/10.

How many school districts serve Stamford, Texas?

Stamford is served by 1 school district: Stamford ISD.

What is the education level in Stamford, Texas?

According to Census data, 17% of adults in Stamford have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Stamford, Texas?

The median household income in Stamford is approximately $45,489 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Stamford is 10.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Stamford, 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.