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Best Texas Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 383 blue ribbon public schools serving 179,957 students in Texas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Texas are J Kawas Elementary School, School For The Talented And Gifted and School Of Science And Engineering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
School For The Talented And Gifted
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5970
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1201 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 925-5960
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Gr: 1-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Gr: 1-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
301 Byron Nelson Pkwy
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Devers Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 S Chism
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Skaggs Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3201 Russell Creek Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3300
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Kerr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8150 Sugarland Howell
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8484
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2222.
Emma Vera Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2015 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2323.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2626.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 Oakland Hills Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-2300
Gr: K-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
Alief Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2811 A Hayes Rd
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 988-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Transmountain Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9570 Gateway N Blvd Ec
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 887-6805
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 Dennison St
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2425 Mccoy Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3535.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Texas?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Texas include J Kawas Elementary School, School For The Talented And Gifted and School Of Science And Engineering.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Texas?
383 blue ribbon public schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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