Public schools in Bryan, TX
29 open public schools with an address in Bryan, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
29
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,711
29 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Bryan public schools
The federal directory lists 29 public schools in Bryan, TX: 17 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. The 29 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,711 students, an average of 576 per school. The largest campus is Travis B Bryan H S (2,426 students), and the largest elementary school is Anson Jones El (695).
Bryan ISD operates the most schools here (26), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14.1:1, 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 78% 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 Bryan
Elementary schools in Bryan
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Bowen El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 440 | 12.5:1 | |
| Anson Jones El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 695 | 15.1:1 | |
| Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets Center Arrow Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 123 | 11.2:1 | |
| Bonham El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 543 | 14.5:1 | |
| Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity · Charter | PK–08 | 149 | 12.8:1 | |
| Crockett El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 442 | 12.8:1 | |
| Fannin El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 364 | 12.1:1 | |
| Harmony Science Academy - Bryan Harmony Public Schools - Houston North · Charter | PK–08 | 395 | 12.5:1 | |
| Henderson El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 533 | 14.1:1 | |
| Johnson El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 445 | 14.5:1 | |
| Kemp-Carver El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 563 | 12.5:1 | |
| Mary Branch El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 470 | 14.6:1 | |
| Mitchell El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 426 | 14.7:1 | |
| Navarro El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 451 | 14.3:1 | |
| Neal El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 323 | 10.9:1 | |
| Sam Houston El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 494 | 15.3:1 | |
| Sul Ross El Bryan ISD | PK–04 | 476 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Bryan
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L Davila Middle Bryan ISD | 07–08 | 983 | 14.3:1 | |
| Jane Long Bryan ISD | 05–06 | 895 | 14.5:1 | |
| O W Sadberry Sr Int Bryan ISD | 05–06 | 700 | 16.1:1 | |
| Sam Rayburn Bryan ISD | 05–06 | 728 | 13.8:1 | |
| Stephen F Austin Bryan ISD | 07–08 | 1,177 | 14.6:1 |
High schools in Bryan
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Collegiate H S Bryan ISD | 09–12 | 465 | 24.2:1 | |
| Disciplinary Alternative Educational Progam (DAEP) Bryan ISD · Alternative School | 07–12 | 81 | 6.2:1 | |
| James Earl Rudder H S Bryan ISD | 09–12 | 1,697 | 13.3:1 | |
| The Mary Catherine Harris School-School of Choice Bryan ISD · Alternative School | 07–12 | 195 | 10.3:1 | |
| Travis B Bryan H S Bryan ISD | 09–12 | 2,426 | 14.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bryan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos Co Juvenile Detention Center Bryan ISD · Alternative School | 04–12 | 23 | 5.8:1 | |
| Brazos County JJAEP Bryan ISD · Alternative School | 09–10 | 9 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.5%
- Hispanic61.4%
- Black17.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 29 Bryan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,711 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bryan
How many public schools are in Bryan, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 29 open public schools with a location address in Bryan: 17 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 16,711 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bryan?
Schools with an address in Bryan belong to 4 education agencies, led by Bryan ISD (26 schools), Arrow Academy (1 school), Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity (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 Bryan?
Travis B Bryan H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bryan, with 2,426 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bryan?
Yes. 3 of the 29 public schools in Bryan are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets Center, Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col, Harmony Science Academy - Bryan. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bryan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bryan public schools is 14.1:1, 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 Bryan 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