6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in Victoria, Texas

37 schools in the directory · 21 Elementary · 4 Middle · 6 High · 6 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 25

Private: 12

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (22): 6.4/10

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

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Elementary · Victoria ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Victoria are Mission Valley EL (9.1/10), Vickers EL (8.6/10), and Ella Schorlemmer EL (8.3/10), among 22 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

25 public · 12 private

Avg Score

6.4

22 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

25 public · 12 private

Avg Score

6.4

22 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Rodolfo Torres EL

Rates 8.2/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 Victoria public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Martin De Leon EL

STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Victoria public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Victoria

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 22 rated schools; 37 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Mission Valley EL	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	98th
2	Vickers EL	8.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	94th
3	Ella Schorlemmer EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	91th
4	Martin De Leon EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	89th
5	Rodolfo Torres EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	89th
6	Smith Stem Academy	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	75th
7	Howell Middle	7.0 / 10	Middle	+0.2	62th
8	Rowland EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	62th
9	Crain EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	57th
10	Aloe EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.0	50th

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About Schools in Victoria, Texas

Victoria, Texas is home to 37 schools, including 25 public schools and 12 private schools. The city's schools span 21 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools.

The 22 public schools in this comparison average 6.4 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 Mission Valley EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

Victoria is served by 1 school district: VICTORIA ISD. These districts collectively serve 13,027 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

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mission Valley EL 244 students · Pre-K–5th	244	Pre-K–5th	9.1
2	Vickers EL 511 students · Pre-K–5th	511	Pre-K–5th	8.6
3	Ella Schorlemmer EL 461 students · Pre-K–5th	461	Pre-K–5th	8.3
4	Martin De Leon EL 516 students · Pre-K–5th	516	Pre-K–5th	8.2
5	Rodolfo Torres EL 401 students · Pre-K–5th	401	Pre-K–5th	8.2
6	Smith Stem Academy 420 students · Pre-K–5th	420	Pre-K–5th	7.5
7	Rowland EL 432 students · Pre-K–5th	432	Pre-K–5th	7.0
8	Crain EL 572 students · Pre-K–5th	572	Pre-K–5th	6.8
9	Aloe EL 394 students · Pre-K–5th	394	Pre-K–5th	6.5
10	O'connor EL 453 students · Pre-K–5th	453	Pre-K–5th	6.4

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Shields EL Hopkins EL Dudley EL C O Chandler EL Pri Daep Trinity Episcopal SchoolPrivate Our Lady of Victory SchoolPrivate Nazareth Academy Catholic SchoolPrivate Northside Baptist SchoolPrivate Methodist Day SchoolPrivate Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Howell Middle 725 students · 6th–8th	725	6th–8th	7.0
2	Harold Cade Middle 736 students · 6th–8th	736	6th–8th	6.5
3	Stem Middle 643 students · 6th–8th	643	6th–8th	6.5
4	Patti Welder Middle 576 students · 6th–8th	576	6th–8th	5.5

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Victoria West H S 1,740 students · 9th–12th	1,740	9th–12th	5.7
2	Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center 39 students · 7th–12th	39	7th–12th	5.1
3	Secondary Daep 102 students · 6th–12th	102	6th–12th	4.9
4	Victoria East H S 1,847 students · 9th–12th	1,847	9th–12th	4.7
5	Visd Success Academy 233 students · 9th–12th	233	9th–12th	4.0
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St Joseph High SchoolPrivate 305 students · 9th–12th	305	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross 176 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	176	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.8
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	The Vine SchoolPrivate 72 students · UG–UG	72	UG–UG	Not Rated
2	Victoria Christian SchoolPrivate 77 students · Pre-K–12th	77	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	Faith AcademyPrivate 220 students · Pre-K–12th	220	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	Faith AcademyPrivate 218 students · Pre-K–12th	218	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	Crossroads Christian SchoolPrivate 106 students · 4th–12th	106	4th–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Victoria

Victoria, Texas · 37 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 21
Middle: 4
High: 6
Other: 6

Resources

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School District

VICTORIA ISD

25 schools · 13,027 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Victoria, Texas

How many schools are in Victoria, Texas?

Victoria has 37 schools, including 25 public and 12 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Victoria, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 22 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Victoria is 6.4 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 Victoria, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Victoria on MySchoolScout is Mission Valley EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Victoria, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Victoria on MySchoolScout is Mission Valley EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Victoria, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Victoria on MySchoolScout is Howell Middle with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best high school in Victoria, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Victoria on MySchoolScout is Victoria West H S with a composite score of 5.7/10.

How many school districts serve Victoria, Texas?

Victoria is served by 1 school district: Victoria ISD.

Are there private schools in Victoria, Texas?

Yes, Victoria has 12 private schools alongside 25 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Vine School with a score of 6.9/10.

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

Among 22 public schools in Victoria 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 Victoria, 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.