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Best Baytown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 24,028 students in Baytown, TX (there are 8 private schools, serving 860 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Baytown, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Baytown, TX are Impact Early College High School, Crockett Elementary School and Victoria Walker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baytown, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Baytown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Baytown, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Impact Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1415 Market St
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4802
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 Barkaloo Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4645
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Victoria Walker Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4711 Seabird St
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 421-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
E F Green Junior School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5737 E Wallisville Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6100 N Main
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4595
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6033 N Hwy 146
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Market St
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Stephen F Austin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3022 Massey Tompkins
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4620
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Gentry J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 E Archer Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4590
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Bayou J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2610 Elvinta St
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4570
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Banuelos Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7770 Eastpoint Blvd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Gr: K-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
816 N Pruett St
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4625
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Tri City Beach Rd
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 420-4920
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E Wallisville Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4900
Gr: 1-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Ashbel Smith Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
403 E James
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4615
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Goose Creek Memorial
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 E Wallisville Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 421-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Robin Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4660
Gr: K-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Highlands J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 E Wallisville Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4695
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
Horace Mann J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S Hwy 146
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4585
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Interstate 10 E
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4910
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Peter E Hyland Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1906 Decker Dr
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4555
Gr: 10-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Sterling High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Baker Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Clayton Dr
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Stuart Career Tech High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Ymca Dr
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2525.
Baytown J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7707 Bayway Dr
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Lee High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1809 Market St
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4535
Gr: 9-12 | 1,747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
610 S Pruett
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4600
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Gccisd Virtual Academy
5950 N Main
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 421-4488
Gr: 3-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
High Point School
Alternative School
4544 Interstate 10 E
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Hopper Primary
405 E Houston
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4685
Gr: PK-K | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School
9165 Garth Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 421-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
401 Jones Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 420-4630
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy
203 W Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Rd
Baytown, TX 77522
(281) 421-4422
Gr: PK | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Baytown, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Baytown, TX include Impact Early College High School, Crockett Elementary School and Victoria Walker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Baytown?
33 public schools are located in Baytown.
What percentage of students in Baytown go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Baytown are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baytown?
Baytown public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Baytown are often viewed compared to one another?

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