5.8public avg / 10

Best Schools in Waxahachie, Texas

22 schools in the directory · 12 Elementary · 4 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 19

Private: 3

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (15): 5.8/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Waxahachie are Waxahachie Global H S (8.2/10), Dunaway EL (7.4/10), and Coleman J H (7.3/10), among 15 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

19 public · 3 private

Avg Score

5.8

15 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

19 public · 3 private

Avg Score

5.8

15 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Waxahachie Global H S

Rates 8.2/10 despite 37% 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 Waxahachie public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Marvin Biomedical Academy

STAAR proficiency rose +5.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Waxahachie public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Waxahachie

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 22 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Waxahachie Global H S	8.2 / 10	High	+2.1	89th
2	Dunaway EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	72th
3	Coleman J H	7.3 / 10	Middle	+1.5	70th
4	Felty EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	70th
5	Shackelford EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	70th
6	Howard J H	6.4 / 10	Middle	+0.5	47th
7	Northside EL	6.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	43th
8	Wedgeworth EL	6.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	41th
9	Wilemon Steam Academy	5.3 / 10	Elementary	-0.9	23th
10	Finley J H	5.2 / 10	Middle	-0.6	21th

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About Schools in Waxahachie, Texas

Waxahachie, Texas is home to 22 schools, including 19 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

The 15 public schools in this comparison average 5.8 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 Waxahachie Global H S with a composite score of 8.2/10.

Waxahachie is served by 3 school districts: FERRIS ISD, RED OAK ISD, WAXAHACHIE ISD. These districts collectively serve 20,521 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

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Dunaway EL 465 students · Kindergarten–5th	465	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
2	Shackelford EL 441 students · Kindergarten–5th	441	Kindergarten–5th	7.3
3	Felty EL 528 students · Kindergarten–5th	528	Kindergarten–5th	7.3
4	Northside EL 497 students · Pre-K–5th	497	Pre-K–5th	6.2
5	Wedgeworth EL 684 students · Kindergarten–5th	684	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
6	Wilemon Steam Academy 430 students · Kindergarten–5th	430	Kindergarten–5th	5.3
7	Marvin Biomedical Academy 491 students · Pre-K–5th	491	Pre-K–5th	5.2
8	Simpson EL 679 students · Kindergarten–5th	679	Kindergarten–5th	4.0
9	Clift EL 608 students · Kindergarten–5th	608	Kindergarten–5th	2.9
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate 105 students · Pre-K–8th	105	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated

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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.

First Christian Day SchoolPrivate The Childrens Montessori CenterPrivate

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Coleman J H 814 students · 6th–8th	814	6th–8th	7.3
2	Howard J H 786 students · 6th–8th	786	6th–8th	6.4
3	Finley J H 838 students · 6th–8th	838	6th–8th	5.2
4	Ellis Co Jjaep 5 students · 7th–9th	5	7th–9th	—

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Waxahachie Global H S 356 students · 9th–12th	356	9th–12th	8.2
2	Waxahachie H S 3,110 students · 9th–12th	3,110	9th–12th	4.8
3	Waxahachie H S of Choice 55 students · 10th–12th	55	10th–12th	3.3
4	Ellis County Jjaep 2 students · 9th–12th	2	9th–12th	—

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Turner Prekindergarten Academy 261 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	261	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.4
2	Ellis Co Jjaep 9 students · 8th–10th	9	8th–10th	—

Schools in Waxahachie

Waxahachie, Texas · 22 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 12
Middle: 4
High: 4
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (3)

FERRIS ISD

6 schools · 2,877 students

RED OAK ISD

8 schools · 6,592 students

WAXAHACHIE ISD

17 schools · 11,052 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Waxahachie, Texas

How many schools are in Waxahachie, Texas?

Waxahachie has 22 schools, including 19 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Waxahachie, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 15 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Waxahachie is 5.8 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 Waxahachie, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Waxahachie on MySchoolScout is Waxahachie Global H S with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Waxahachie, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Waxahachie on MySchoolScout is Dunaway EL with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Waxahachie, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Waxahachie on MySchoolScout is Coleman J H with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What is the best high school in Waxahachie, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Waxahachie on MySchoolScout is Waxahachie Global H S with a composite score of 8.2/10.

How many school districts serve Waxahachie, Texas?

Waxahachie is served by 3 school districts: Ferris ISD, Red Oak ISD, Waxahachie ISD.

Are there private schools in Waxahachie, Texas?

Yes, Waxahachie has 3 private schools alongside 19 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Joseph Catholic School with a score of 7.3/10.

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

Among 15 public schools in Waxahachie that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Waxahachie, 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.