6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in Wichita Falls, Texas

29 schools in the directory · 16 Elementary · 3 Middle · 6 High · 4 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 26

Private: 3

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (23): 6.4/10

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

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

Elementary · Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls are John G Tower EL (9.3/10), City View EL (8.7/10), and Jefferson EL (8.3/10), among 23 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

26 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.4

23 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

26 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.4

23 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

City View EL

Rates 8.7/10 despite 81% 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 Wichita Falls public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Fowler EL

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

Top-Rated Schools in Wichita Falls

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 23 rated schools; 29 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	John G Tower EL	9.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.5	99th
2	City View EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	96th
3	Jefferson EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	90th
4	Milam EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	90th
5	Sheppard Afb EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	81th
6	Cunningham School	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	79th
7	Fain EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	79th
8	Zundelowitz EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	65th
9	West Foundation EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	62th
10	Crockett EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	60th

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About Schools in Wichita Falls, Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas is home to 29 schools, including 26 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 6 high schools.

The 23 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 John G Tower EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

Wichita Falls is served by 3 school districts: BURKBURNETT ISD, CITY VIEW ISD, WICHITA FALLS ISD. These districts collectively serve 17,305 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

16 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	John G Tower EL 437 students · Pre-K–5th	437	Pre-K–5th	9.3
2	City View EL 531 students · Pre-K–5th	531	Pre-K–5th	8.7
3	Jefferson EL 333 students · Pre-K–5th	333	Pre-K–5th	8.3
4	Milam EL 452 students · Pre-K–5th	452	Pre-K–5th	8.3
5	Sheppard Afb EL 325 students · Pre-K–6th	325	Pre-K–6th	7.8
6	Cunningham School 455 students · Pre-K–5th	455	Pre-K–5th	7.7
7	Fain EL 475 students · Pre-K–5th	475	Pre-K–5th	7.7
8	Zundelowitz EL 556 students · Kindergarten–5th	556	Kindergarten–5th	7.1
9	West Foundation EL 380 students · Kindergarten–5th	380	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
10	Crockett EL 455 students · Pre-K–5th	455	Pre-K–5th	6.9

Show all 16 elementary schools in Wichita Falls

Fowler EL Burgess EL Southern Hills EL Franklin EL Scotland Park EL Booker T Washington EL

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Kirby Middle 446 students · 6th–8th	446	6th–8th	5.3
2	Barwise Middle 1,102 students · 6th–8th	1,102	6th–8th	5.2
3	Mcniel Middle 1,043 students · 6th–8th	1,043	6th–8th	4.9

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	City View Junior/senior High 638 students · 6th–12th	638	6th–12th	6.8
2	Rider H S 1,569 students · 9th–12th	1,569	9th–12th	5.0
3	Hirschi H S 770 students · 8th–12th	770	8th–12th	4.0
4	Wichita Falls H S 1,243 students · 9th–12th	1,243	9th–12th	3.7
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

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Brook Village Early Childhood 218 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	218	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.4
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	DexterPrivate 88 students · Pre-K–12th	88	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Wichita Christian SchoolPrivate 233 students · Pre-K–12th	233	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	Christ AcademyPrivate 177 students · Pre-K–12th	177	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls, Texas · 29 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 16
Middle: 3
High: 6
Other: 4

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

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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 29 schools, including 26 public and 3 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 23 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Wichita Falls on MySchoolScout is John G Tower EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

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

The top-ranked elementary school in Wichita Falls on MySchoolScout is John G Tower EL with a composite score of 9.3/10.

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

The top-ranked middle school in Wichita Falls on MySchoolScout is Kirby 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 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Wichita Falls, Texas?

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

Are there private schools in Wichita Falls, Texas?

Yes, Wichita Falls has 3 private schools alongside 26 public schools. The top-rated private school is Dexter with a score of 8.4/10.

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

Among 23 public schools in Wichita Falls that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.3:1. 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 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.