Public schools in Bay City, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Bay City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,473
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Bay City public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Bay City, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,473 students, an average of 695 per school. The largest campus is Bay City H S (1,042 students), and the largest elementary school is Tenie Holmes El (763).
Bay City ISD operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Bay City 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 18.8:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 60% 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 Bay City
Elementary schools in Bay City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry El Bay City ISD | PK–KG | 432 | 17.5:1 | |
| Roberts El Bay City ISD | 01–02 | 486 | 18.8:1 | |
| Tenie Holmes El Bay City ISD | 03–05 | 763 | 21.3:1 |
Middle schools in Bay City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City J H Bay City ISD | 06–08 | 750 | 19.7:1 |
High schools in Bay City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City H S Bay City ISD | 09–12 | 1,042 | 16.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bay City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Charter Preschool Bay City Campus Galveston ISD · Charter | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.4%
- Hispanic68.1%
- Black12.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Bay City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,473 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bay City
How many public schools are in Bay City, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Bay City: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,473 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bay City?
Schools with an address in Bay City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Bay City ISD (5 schools), Galveston 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 Bay City?
Bay City H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bay City, with 1,042 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bay City?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Bay City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Trinity Charter Preschool Bay City Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bay City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bay City public schools is 18.8:1, 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 Bay City 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