Public schools in Canyon, TX
9 open public schools with an address in Canyon, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,779
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Canyon public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Canyon, TX: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,779 students, an average of 472 per school. The largest campus is Canyon H S (1,097 students), and the largest elementary school is Reeves-Hinger El (669).
Canyon ISD operates the most schools here (7), plus 2 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 15.7:1, 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 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 28% 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 Canyon
Elementary schools in Canyon
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview El Canyon ISD | PK–04 | 440 | 15.7:1 | |
| Reeves-Hinger El Canyon ISD | PK–04 | 669 | 16.6:1 | |
| Spring Canyon El Canyon ISD | PK–04 | 405 | 15.7:1 |
Middle schools in Canyon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Int Canyon ISD | 05–06 | 529 | 16:1 | |
| Canyon J H Canyon ISD | 07–08 | 555 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Canyon
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S Canyon ISD | 09–12 | 1,097 | 14.2:1 | |
| Midway Alternative H S Canyon ISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 52 | 8.5:1 | |
| Premier High School-Canyon Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 32 | 16:1 | |
| Texasworks - Canyon Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.2%
- Hispanic24.6%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Canyon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,779 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Canyon
How many public schools are in Canyon, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Canyon: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 3,779 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Canyon?
Schools with an address in Canyon belong to 3 education agencies, led by Canyon ISD (7 schools), Premier High Schools (1 school), Texas Works (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 Canyon?
Canyon H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Canyon, with 1,097 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Canyon?
Yes. 2 of the 9 public schools in Canyon are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Premier High School-Canyon, Texasworks - Canyon. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Canyon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Canyon public schools is 15.7:1, 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 Canyon 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