Public schools in Brenham, TX
8 open public schools with an address in Brenham, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,907
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Brenham public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Brenham, TX: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,907 students, an average of 613 per school. The largest campus is Brenham H S (1,544 students), and the largest elementary school is Krause El (655).
Brenham ISD operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 14:1, similar to 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
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 Brenham
Elementary schools in Brenham
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton El Brenham ISD | KG–04 | 460 | 15.3:1 | |
| Brenham El Brenham ISD | KG–04 | 512 | 13.8:1 | |
| Krause El Brenham ISD | KG–04 | 655 | 15.7:1 |
Middle schools in Brenham
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham J H Brenham ISD | 07–08 | 756 | 13.7:1 | |
| Brenham Middle Brenham ISD | 05–06 | 703 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Brenham
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham H S Brenham ISD | 09–12 | 1,544 | 14.1:1 | |
| Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campus Trinity Charter School · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 35 | 8.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Brenham
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center Brenham ISD | PK–PK | 242 | 22:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.8%
- Hispanic39.8%
- Black20.3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Brenham schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,907 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Brenham
How many public schools are in Brenham, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Brenham: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,907 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Brenham?
Schools with an address in Brenham belong to 2 education agencies, led by Brenham ISD (7 schools), Trinity Charter School (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 Brenham?
Brenham H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Brenham, with 1,544 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Brenham?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Brenham are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Trinity Charter School - Brenham Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Brenham schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Brenham public schools is 14:1, similar to 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 Brenham 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