5.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Wichita Falls, Texas

28 schools · 16 Elementary · 3 Middle · 6 High · 3 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 26

Private: 2

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 5.2/10

Estimated Scores: 4%

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Choosing a school in Wichita Falls?

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

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

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

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Wichita Falls for 2026 are City View Junior/senior High (8.6/10), Sheppard Afb EL (7.9/10), and Fowler EL (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 25 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.

Best value · beats the odds

City View Junior/senior High

Rates 8.6/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.9 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 Wichita Falls schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Fowler EL

STAAR proficiency rose +13.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wichita Falls schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Wichita Falls

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (25 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	City View Junior/senior High	8.6 / 10	High	+3.9	93th
2	Sheppard Afb EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	80th
3	Fowler EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	71th
4	West Foundation EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	63th
5	Wichita Christian School	6.6 / 10	Other	—	56th
6	John G Tower EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	53th
7	Franklin EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	51th
8	Rider H S	6.0 / 10	High	-0.5	42th
9	Crockett EL	5.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	40th
10	Jefferson EL	5.7 / 10	Elementary	-0.0	37th

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: 5.2/10
Median household income: $64,093
Median home value: $147,900
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27%
Avg commute: 16 min
Owner-occupied homes: 55%

How Wichita Falls compares

Texas rank

#573 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$64k

86% of Texas median

Schools in this city

26

About Schools in Wichita Falls, Texas

Wichita Falls runs 24 ranked public schools with a city-wide average score of 6.2 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road baseline that masks real variation across the city. Ten of those schools, or 42 percent, clear the 7.0 threshold, meaning parents willing to research their options have a meaningful pool of strong performers to work with.

City View is the district to watch. City View Elementary leads every school in Wichita Falls with an 8.9 score — the highest in the city — and City View Junior/Senior High tracks closely at 8.2. That kind of K–12 consistency is rare and worth weighing heavily if you have children at multiple grade levels. Fain Elementary also hits 8.2, matching the high school score and signaling strong elementary options outside the City View footprint.

The 7-range tier extends further. Burgess Elementary scores 7.9 and Milam Elementary reaches 7.8, completing a five-school group at 7.8 or above. Parents focused on the elementary years have the most options here — four of the five top-scoring schools are elementary campuses. That concentration matters as families think ahead: the high school picture is thinner, with City View Junior/Senior High as the clear standout.

The remaining 14 schools fall below 7.0, pulling the city average to 6.2. The gap between the top tier and the broader landscape is wide. Treat the 6.2 average as a floor estimate, not a target — the 42 percent of schools above 7.0 perform meaningfully better than that figure implies. If your address locks you into a specific school, check its individual score directly rather than benchmarking against the city average. If you have flexibility in where you live or can access choice enrollment, City View Elementary's 8.9 and the cluster of 7.8-plus schools represent the clearest concentration of high performers in the city.

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Elementary Schools

16 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sheppard Afb EL 325 students · Pre-K–6th	325	Pre-K–6th	7.9
2	Fowler EL 507 students · Pre-K–5th	507	Pre-K–5th	7.5
3	West Foundation EL 380 students · Kindergarten–5th	380	Kindergarten–5th	7.1
4	John G Tower EL 437 students · Pre-K–5th	437	Pre-K–5th	6.5
5	Franklin EL 438 students · Pre-K–5th	438	Pre-K–5th	6.5
6	Crockett EL 455 students · Pre-K–5th	455	Pre-K–5th	5.9
7	Jefferson EL 333 students · Pre-K–5th	333	Pre-K–5th	5.7
8	Milam EL 452 students · Pre-K–5th	452	Pre-K–5th	5.3
9	City View EL 531 students · Pre-K–5th	531	Pre-K–5th	5.0
10	Burgess EL 376 students · Pre-K–5th	376	Pre-K–5th	4.8

Show all 16 elementary schools in Wichita Falls

Booker T Washington EL Scotland Park EL Fain EL Cunningham School Southern Hills EL Zundelowitz EL

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mcniel Middle 1,043 students · 6th–8th	1,043	6th–8th	5.3
2	Barwise Middle 1,102 students · 6th–8th	1,102	6th–8th	4.6
3	Kirby Middle 446 students · 6th–8th	446	6th–8th	2.5

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	City View Junior/senior High 638 students · 6th–12th	638	6th–12th	8.6
2	Rider H S 1,569 students · 9th–12th	1,569	9th–12th	6.0
3	Hirschi H S 770 students · 8th–12th	770	8th–12th	4.9
4	Wichita Falls H S 1,243 students · 9th–12th	1,243	9th–12th	3.6
5	Wichita County J J a E P 1 students · 9th–12th	1	9th–12th	—
6	Wichita County Juvenile Justice Aep 22 students · 6th–12th	22	6th–12th	—

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Brook Village Early Childhood 218 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	218	Pre-K–Pre-K	3.7
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	Wichita Christian School Private 197 students · Pre-K–12th	197	Pre-K–12th	6.6
2	Christ Academy Private 178 students · Pre-K–12th	178	Pre-K–12th	5.1

Schools in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls, Texas · 28 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 8 ZIP codes

Median Income

$64,093

Median Home Value

$147,900

Median Rent

$1,000/mo

Population

107,446

College Educated

27%

Homeownership

55%

Avg Commute

16 min

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Community Profile

Wichita Falls has a median household income of $64,093. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $147,900, with a median rent of $1,000/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.2%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 16 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 16
Middle: 3
High: 6
Other: 3

Resources

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School Districts (3)

BURKBURNETT ISD

7 schools · 3,267 students

CITY VIEW ISD

3 schools · 1,170 students

WICHITA FALLS ISD

25 schools · 12,868 students

Nearby Cities

Lewisville (1 school)

1 mi

Iowa Park (5 schools)

7 mi

Burkburnett (6 schools)

Archer City (2 schools)

22 mi

Windthorst (3 schools)

23 mi

Henrietta (4 schools)

21 mi

Electra (2 schools)

24 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

Top metros statewide by school count.

Houston 899 schools San Antonio 616 schools Dallas 480 schools Austin 339 schools Fort Worth 288 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Wichita Falls, Texas

How many schools are in Wichita Falls, Texas?

Wichita Falls has 28 schools, including 26 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Wichita Falls, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Wichita Falls is 5.2 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 Wichita Falls, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Wichita Falls on MySchoolScout is City View Junior/senior High with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Wichita Falls, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Wichita Falls on MySchoolScout is Sheppard Afb EL with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Wichita Falls, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Wichita Falls on MySchoolScout is Mcniel Middle with a composite score of 5.3/10.

What is the best high school in Wichita Falls, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Wichita Falls on MySchoolScout is City View Junior/senior High with a composite score of 8.6/10.

How many school districts serve Wichita Falls, Texas?

Wichita Falls is served by 3 school districts: Burkburnett ISD, City View ISD, Wichita Falls ISD.

What is the education level in Wichita Falls, Texas?

According to Census data, 27% of adults in Wichita Falls have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Wichita Falls, Texas?

The median household income in Wichita Falls is approximately $64,093 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Wichita Falls, Texas?

Yes, Wichita Falls has 2 private schools alongside 26 public schools. The top-rated private school is Wichita Christian School with a score of 6.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wichita Falls, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Wichita Falls is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wichita Falls, 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.