Public schools in Cleveland, TX
20 open public schools with an address in Cleveland, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,497
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
5
0 virtual
An overview of Cleveland public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Cleveland, TX: 10 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,497 students, an average of 875 per school. The largest campus is Cleveland H S (3,627 students), and the largest elementary school is Northside El (1,073).
Cleveland ISD operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Cleveland campus, 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 15.3:1, 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 5 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 89% 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 Cleveland
Elementary schools in Cleveland
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood El Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 1,023 | 14.8:1 | |
| Eastside El Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 867 | 13.6:1 | |
| Iltexas Bg Ramirez El International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | PK–05 | 888 | 16.3:1 | |
| Iltexas Msg Ramirez El International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | PK–05 | 895 | 17.1:1 | |
| Northside El Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 1,073 | 13.8:1 | |
| Pine Burr El Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 1,017 | 14.9:1 | |
| Santa Fe El Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 1,072 | 16.2:1 | |
| Southside El Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 1,016 | 14.9:1 | |
| Tarkington Early Childhood School Tarkington ISD | PK–KG | 214 | 18.6:1 | |
| Tarkington El Tarkington ISD | 01–05 | 738 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Cleveland
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Middle Cleveland ISD | 06–08 | 1,446 | 15.3:1 | |
| Iltexas Bg Ramirez Middle International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 06–08 | 418 | 18.4:1 | |
| Iltexas Msg Ramirez Middle International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 06–08 | 455 | 18:1 | |
| Santa Fe Middle Cleveland ISD | 06–08 | 1,117 | 16.1:1 | |
| Tarkington Middle Tarkington ISD | 06–08 | 411 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Cleveland
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland H S Cleveland ISD | 09–12 | 3,627 | 17.5:1 | |
| Disciplinary Alternative Education Program Cleveland ISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | 126 | 10.1:1 | |
| Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy Cleveland ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 129 | 22.3:1 | |
| Tarkington H S Tarkington ISD | 09–12 | 544 | 15.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cleveland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Liberty H S International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 09–11 | 421 | 14.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.2%
- Hispanic81.2%
- Black2.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Cleveland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,497 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cleveland
How many public schools are in Cleveland, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Cleveland: 10 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 17,497 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cleveland?
Schools with an address in Cleveland belong to 3 education agencies, led by Cleveland ISD (11 schools), International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) (5 schools), Tarkington ISD (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cleveland?
Cleveland H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cleveland, with 3,627 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cleveland?
Yes. 5 of the 20 public schools in Cleveland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Iltexas Bg Ramirez El, Iltexas Bg Ramirez Middle, Iltexas Liberty H S. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cleveland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cleveland public schools is 15.3:1, 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 Cleveland 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