Best Schools in Victoria, Texas
37 schools · 21 Elementary · 4 Middle · 7 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Victoria?
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.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ella Schorlemmer EL
Elementary · Victoria ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
262866927
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Vickers EL
Elementary · Victoria ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Victoria for 2026 are Ella Schorlemmer EL (7.6/10), 262866927 (7.5/10), and Vickers EL (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 31 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
37
25 public · 12 private
Avg Score
5.1
out of 10
Median Home
$185,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
37
25 public · 12 private
Avg Score
5.1
out of 10
Median Home
$185,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 6.4/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Victoria schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Victoria
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (31 of 37). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ella Schorlemmer EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | 262866927 | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Vickers EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Mission Valley EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Victoria Christian School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Northside Baptist School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Nazareth Academy Catholic School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Stem Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | St Joseph High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Faith Academy | 6.0 / 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
- 5.1/10
- Median household income
- $72,275
- Median home value
- $185,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63%
12% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Victoria compares
Texas rank
#585 of 654
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Texas avg (6.3)
Median household income
$72k
97% of Texas median
Schools in this city
34
About Schools in Victoria, Texas
Victoria, Texas offers parents 24 ranked public schools to evaluate, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 across the district. That average sits in the middle tier of Texas cities its size, meaning families here face a meaningful spread in quality — the difference between the top and bottom of the range is significant enough that school selection matters more than in higher-performing markets.
The strongest cluster sits at the elementary level. Five schools — 21% of ranked schools — score 7 or above, all of them elementary campuses. Ella Schorlemmer Elementary leads the city at 8.4 out of 10, followed closely by Mission Valley Elementary at 8.2 and Martin De Leon Elementary at 7.9. Vickers Elementary (7.7) and Aloe Elementary (7.0) round out the top tier. Parents with children in elementary grades have real options: nearly one in four ranked schools clears the 7-point mark, and the top two campuses would be competitive in most Texas metros.
The concentration of high performers at the elementary level also signals something worth watching. Families whose children are approaching middle or high school age should research how performance holds across grade bands. When a city's standout schools are clustered at one level, the transition years often look different — and that gap matters for long-range planning.
Practically speaking, parents new to Victoria should start by mapping their address against the attendance boundaries for Schorlemmer and Mission Valley, since those two campuses carry the highest scores in the city by a clear margin. For families outside those zones, Martin De Leon and Vickers still represent solid elementary choices above the citywide average. The 5.9 average is a useful anchor: schools below it are worth scrutinizing with test score data, teacher retention figures, and any available state accountability ratings before making a final decision. Victoria's schools are not uniformly strong, but the top quarter of the ranked list gives parents with flexibility something concrete to target.
Elementary Schools
21 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 461 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 511 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 244 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 4 | 516 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 |
| 5 | 394 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 |
| 6 | 448 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 |
| 7 | 474 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 |
| 8 | 432 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 |
| 9 | 572 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 |
| 10 | 416 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.9 |
Show all 21 elementary schools in Victoria
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 | 643 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
| 2 | 736 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 |
| 3 | 725 students · 6th–8th | 4.1 |
| 4 | 576 students · 6th–8th | 3.7 |
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,740 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 2 | 1,847 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 3 | 39 students · 7th–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 4 | 233 students · 9th–12th | 3.9 | ||
| 5 | 102 students · 6th–12th | 3.1 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Joseph High School
Private
292 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 2 | Devereux - Victoria
Private
1 students · 12th–12th | — | ||
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 176 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | 262866927
Private
50 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.5 | ||
| 2 | Victoria Christian School
Private
79 students · Pre-K–10th | 6.9 | ||
| 3 | Faith Academy
Private
238 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 4 | Faith Academy
Private
241 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.7 | ||
Schools in Victoria
Victoria, Texas · 37 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$72,275
Median Home Value
$185,900
Median Rent
$1,189/mo
Population
69,954
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Community Profile
Victoria has a median household income of $72,275. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $185,900, with a median rent of $1,189/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.3%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 21
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 7
- Other
- 5
Resources
School District
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.
See how we rateFrequently 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 schools in Victoria is 5.1 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 Ella Schorlemmer EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Victoria, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Victoria on MySchoolScout is Ella Schorlemmer EL with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Victoria, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Victoria on MySchoolScout is Stem Middle with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What is the best high school in Victoria, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Victoria on MySchoolScout is St Joseph High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.
How many school districts serve Victoria, Texas?
Victoria is served by 1 school district: Victoria ISD.
What is the education level in Victoria, Texas?
According to Census data, 21% of adults in Victoria have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Victoria, Texas?
The median household income in Victoria is approximately $72,275 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Victoria, Texas?
Yes, Victoria has 12 private schools alongside 25 public schools. The top-rated private school is 262866927 with a score of 7.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Victoria, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Victoria is 14.4:1. 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 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.