The top-rated public schools in Texas City are Heights EL (9.5/10), Roosevelt-Wilson EL (9.0/10), and Manuel Guajardo JR EL (8.0/10), 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

12 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.7

9 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

12 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.7

9 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Heights EL

Rates 9.5/10 despite 95% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 Texas City public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Fry Int

STAAR proficiency rose +9.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Texas City public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Texas City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (9 rated schools; 15 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Heights EL	9.5 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	100th
2	Roosevelt-Wilson EL	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.4	98th
3	Manuel Guajardo JR EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	86th
4	Blocker Middle	6.7 / 10	Middle	+0.0	54th
5	Giles Middle	6.6 / 10	Middle	-0.2	52th
6	Simms EL	5.4 / 10	Elementary	-1.4	25th
7	Texas City H S	5.2 / 10	High	-1.4	21th
8	Kohfeldt EL	5.0 / 10	Elementary	-1.8	18th
9	Fry Int	4.9 / 10	Middle	-1.8	16th

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About Schools in Texas City, Texas

Texas City, Texas is home to 15 schools, including 12 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 9 public schools in this comparison average 6.7 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 Heights EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

Texas City is served by 1 school district: TEXAS CITY ISD. These districts collectively serve 7,874 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

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Heights EL 410 students · Kindergarten–4th	410	Kindergarten–4th	9.5
2	Roosevelt-Wilson EL 466 students · Kindergarten–4th	466	Kindergarten–4th	9.0
3	Manuel Guajardo JR EL 537 students · Kindergarten–4th	537	Kindergarten–4th	8.0
4	Simms EL 525 students · Kindergarten–5th	525	Kindergarten–5th	5.4
5	Kohfeldt EL 427 students · Kindergarten–4th	427	Kindergarten–4th	5.0
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Our Lady of Fatima Catholic SchoolPrivate 38 students · Pre-K–8th	38	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	Calvary Childhood Education MinistryPrivate 9 students · Pre-K–4th	9	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Blocker Middle 814 students · 7th–8th	814	7th–8th	6.7
2	Giles Middle 536 students · 6th–8th	536	6th–8th	6.6
3	Fry Int 770 students · 5th–6th	770	5th–6th	4.9

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Woodrow Wilson Daep 117 students · 5th–12th	117	5th–12th	7.1
2	Texas City H S 1,721 students · 9th–12th	1,721	9th–12th	5.2

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Calvin Vincent Pre-K Head Start 334 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	334	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.7
2	Texas City J J a E P 2 students · 9th–11th	2	9th–11th	—
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Aspire Christian AcademyPrivate 15 students · Pre-K–12th	15	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Texas City

Texas City, Texas · 15 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 7
Middle: 3
High: 2
Other: 3

Resources

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School District

TEXAS CITY ISD

15 schools · 7,874 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Texas City, Texas

How many schools are in Texas City, Texas?

Texas City has 15 schools, including 12 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 9 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Texas City is 6.7 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 Texas City, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Texas City on MySchoolScout is Heights EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

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

The top-ranked elementary school in Texas City on MySchoolScout is Heights EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

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

The top-ranked middle school in Texas City on MySchoolScout is Blocker Middle with a composite score of 6.7/10.

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

The top-ranked high school in Texas City on MySchoolScout is Texas City H S with a composite score of 5.2/10.

How many school districts serve Texas City, Texas?

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

Are there private schools in Texas City, Texas?

Yes, Texas City has 3 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School with a score of 7.4/10.

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

Among 9 public schools in Texas City 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 Texas 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.

Best Schools in Texas City, Texas

Choosing a school in Texas City?

Heights EL

Roosevelt-Wilson EL

Manuel Guajardo JR EL

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