For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,358 students in Van, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Van, TX are Van Middle School, Van J High School and Van High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Van have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Van, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14300 State Hwy 110
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-1461
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-1461
Gr: 2-6 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Van J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 S Oak St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Gr: 7-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Van High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
985 N Maple
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
449 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Gr: PK-1 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Van, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Van, TX include Van Middle School, Van J High School and Van High School.
How many public schools are located in Van?
4 public schools are located in Van.
What is the racial composition of students in Van?
Van public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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