Public schools in Cedar Hill, TX
13 open public schools with an address in Cedar Hill, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,598
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Cedar Hill public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Cedar Hill, TX: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,598 students, an average of 584 per school. The largest campus is Cedar Hill H S (1,974 students), and the largest elementary school is Waterford Oaks El (521).
Cedar Hill ISD operates the most schools here (11), 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 16.7:1, 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, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% 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 Cedar Hill
Elementary schools in Cedar Hill
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep Cedar Hill ISD | PK–05 | 520 | 17.8:1 | |
| High Pointe El Cedar Hill ISD | PK–05 | 411 | 13.7:1 | |
| Highlands El Cedar Hill ISD | PK–05 | 419 | 15.9:1 | |
| Lakeridge El Cedar Hill ISD | PK–05 | 466 | 16.7:1 | |
| Life School Cedar Hill Life School · Charter | KG–06 | 450 | 19.9:1 | |
| Plummer El Cedar Hill ISD | PK–05 | 347 | 15.8:1 | |
| Waterford Oaks El Cedar Hill ISD | PK–05 | 521 | 21:1 |
Middle schools in Cedar Hill
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Coleman Middle Cedar Hill ISD | 06–08 | 488 | 14.5:1 | |
| Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy Cedar Hill ISD | 06–08 | 345 | 18.9:1 | |
| W S Permenter Middle Cedar Hill ISD | 06–08 | 456 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Cedar Hill
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill Collegiate H S Cedar Hill ISD | 09–12 | 304 | 18.6:1 | |
| Cedar Hill H S Cedar Hill ISD | 09–12 | 1,974 | 15.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cedar Hill
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman International at Cedar Hill Newman International Academy of Arlington · Charter | PK–12 | 897 | 18.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black62%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Cedar Hill schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,598 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cedar Hill
How many public schools are in Cedar Hill, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Cedar Hill: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,598 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cedar Hill?
Schools with an address in Cedar Hill belong to 3 education agencies, led by Cedar Hill ISD (11 schools), Life School (1 school), Newman International Academy of Arlington (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 Cedar Hill?
Cedar Hill H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cedar Hill, with 1,974 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cedar Hill?
Yes. 2 of the 13 public schools in Cedar Hill are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Life School Cedar Hill, Newman International at Cedar Hill. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cedar Hill schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cedar Hill public schools is 16.7:1, 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 Cedar Hill 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