Schools in Texas can be categorized into public schools, private schools, charter schools. Texas schools can be classified as per their level, viz., Texas elementary schools, Texas middle schools, Texas high schools.
Public schools in Texas are run by Texas Education Agency. They are funded through local, state, and federal taxes and do not charge tuition fees. They operate as per the guidelines of TEA.
Private schools in Texas have more freedom in designing their curriculum and instruction methods. These schools charge tuition fees from their students.
Parochial schools, particularly Catholic schools enroll up to almost 49% of school going children. The tuition fees of the parochial schools is considerably lower than the private schools.
Charter schools are public schools run which are run by community groups, large organizations, small companies, non-profit organizations, community groups, .parents, or teachers.
Texas elementary schools
Some of the top-rated Texas elementary schools are:
- Bridge Point Elementary School in Austin, Texas
- Barbara Bush Elementary School in Houston
- Castle Hills Elementary School in San Antonio
- Waverly Park Elementary School in Fort Worth
- Armstrong Elementary School in Dallas
Texas Middle Schools
A few of the leading middle schools in Texas include:
- Canyon Vista Middle School in Austin, Texas
- KIPP Academy Middle School in Houston
- Marsh Middle School in Fort Worth, Texas
- Francisco Medrano Middle School in Dallas, Texas
- Bush Middle School in San Antonio
Texas High Schools
A few of the notable High
Schools in Texas are:
- Austin High School in Austin, Texas
- Life School Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas
- George 1 Sanchez High School in Houston, Texas
- Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, Texas
- Castleberry High School in Fort Worth, Texas
