Public schools in Alvarado, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Alvarado, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,788
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Alvarado public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Alvarado, TX: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,788 students, an average of 631 per school. The largest campus is Alvarado H S (1,163 students), and the largest elementary school is Alvarado Int (792).
Every listed school belongs to Alvarado ISD. 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 15.9:1, 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 66% 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 Alvarado
Elementary schools in Alvarado
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado El-North Alvarado ISD | PK–05 | 276 | 14.5:1 | |
| Alvarado El-South Alvarado ISD | PK–05 | 386 | 16.1:1 | |
| Alvarado Int Alvarado ISD | 03–05 | 792 | 15.7:1 | |
| Lillian El Alvarado ISD | PK–05 | 309 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Alvarado
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado J H Alvarado ISD | 06–08 | 862 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Alvarado
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado H S Alvarado ISD | 09–12 | 1,163 | 16.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.7%
- Hispanic52.6%
- Black3.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Alvarado schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,788 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alvarado
How many public schools are in Alvarado, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Alvarado: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,788 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alvarado?
All listed public schools with an address in Alvarado belong to Alvarado ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Alvarado?
Alvarado H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alvarado, with 1,163 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alvarado?
No school with an address in Alvarado 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 Alvarado schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alvarado public schools is 15.9:1, 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 Alvarado 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