For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 293 students in Garden City, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Garden City, TX are Garden City Elementary School and Garden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garden City, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
240 W Bearkat Ave
Garden City, TX 79739
(432) 242-1022
Garden City, TX 79739
(432) 242-1022
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Garden City High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
240 W Bearkat Ave
Garden City, TX 79739
(432) 242-1022
Garden City, TX 79739
(432) 242-1022
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garden City, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Garden City, TX include Garden City Elementary School and Garden City High School.
How many public schools are located in Garden City?
2 public schools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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