Public schools in Alice, TX
7 open public schools with an address in Alice, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,535
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Alice public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Alice, TX: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,535 students, an average of 648 per school. The largest campus is Alice H S (1,295 students), and the largest elementary school is Schallert El (592).
Alice ISD operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Alice campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 89% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alice
Elementary schools in Alice
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD | PK–06 | 238 | 12.2:1 | |
| Dubose El Alice ISD | PK–05 | 483 | 19.6:1 | |
| Noonan El Alice ISD | PK–05 | 523 | 19.1:1 | |
| Saenz El Alice ISD | PK–05 | 471 | 20.8:1 | |
| Schallert El Alice ISD | PK–05 | 592 | 24.1:1 |
Middle schools in Alice
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Middle Alice ISD | 06–08 | 933 | 20.8:1 |
High schools in Alice
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice H S Alice ISD | 09–12 | 1,295 | 18.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.7%
- Hispanic91.2%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Alice schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,535 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alice
How many public schools are in Alice, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Alice: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,535 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alice?
Schools with an address in Alice belong to 2 education agencies, led by Alice ISD (6 schools), Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Alice?
Alice H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alice, with 1,295 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alice?
No school with an address in Alice is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alice schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alice public schools is 19.6:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alice guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities