Public schools in Burleson, TX
21 open public schools with an address in Burleson, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,969
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Burleson public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Burleson, TX: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,969 students, an average of 698 per school. The largest campus is Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students), and the largest elementary school is North Joshua El (733).
Burleson ISD operates the most schools here (18), and 3 regular districts have at least one Burleson 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 15.2:1, 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.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% 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 Burleson
Elementary schools in Burleson
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy at Nola Dunn Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 668 | 15.8:1 | |
| Frazier El Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 552 | 14.4:1 | |
| Irene Clinkscale El Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 609 | 15.3:1 | |
| Jack Taylor El Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 536 | 14.3:1 | |
| Judy Hajek El Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 628 | 15.8:1 | |
| Mound El Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 397 | 12.5:1 | |
| North Joshua El Joshua ISD | PK–05 | 733 | 17.9:1 | |
| Norwood El Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 425 | 12.4:1 | |
| Richard Bransom El Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 566 | 13.9:1 | |
| Tarver-Rendon Ag Leadership Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 506 | 13.7:1 | |
| William Stribling El Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 507 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Burleson
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Middle Burleson ISD | 06–08 | 965 | 15.6:1 | |
| Nick Kerr Middle Burleson ISD | 06–08 | 1,218 | 18.1:1 | |
| STEAM Middle Burleson ISD | 06–08 | 595 | 16.3:1 | |
| Tom and Nita Nichols Middle Joshua ISD | 06–08 | 654 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Burleson
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Centennial H S Burleson ISD | 09–12 | 2,061 | 16.2:1 | |
| Burleson Collegiate H S Burleson ISD | 09–12 | 151 | 14.7:1 | |
| Burleson H S Burleson ISD | 09–12 | 1,791 | 15.2:1 | |
| Crossroads H S Burleson ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 84 | 9.5:1 | |
| Game Development Design School at Burleson ISD Burleson ISD | 06–12 | 323 | 11.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Burleson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County JJAEP Burleson ISD · Alternative School | 10–10 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.8%
- Hispanic29.2%
- Black8.5%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Burleson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,969 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Burleson
How many public schools are in Burleson, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Burleson: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,969 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Burleson?
Schools with an address in Burleson belong to 3 education agencies, led by Burleson ISD (18 schools), Joshua ISD (2 schools), Mansfield 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 Burleson?
Burleson Centennial H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Burleson, with 2,061 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Burleson?
No school with an address in Burleson 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 Burleson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Burleson public schools is 15.2:1, 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 Burleson 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