Public schools in Fort Stockton, TX
8 open public schools with an address in Fort Stockton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,480
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Fort Stockton public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Fort Stockton, TX: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,480 students, an average of 1,685 per school. The largest campus is Eschool Prep Academy (5,650 students).
Every listed school belongs to Fort Stockton ISD. 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 14.3:1, 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 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 70% 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 Fort Stockton
Elementary schools in Fort Stockton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschool Prep Academy Fort Stockton ISD · Virtual | KG–08 | 5,650 | — | |
| Fort Stockton Alamo El Fort Stockton ISD | 02–03 | 290 | 13.8:1 | |
| Fort Stockton Apache El Fort Stockton ISD | PK–01 | 331 | 14.7:1 | |
| Fort Stockton Int Fort Stockton ISD | 04–05 | 341 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in Fort Stockton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Stockton Middle Fort Stockton ISD | 06–08 | 502 | 12.8:1 |
High schools in Fort Stockton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butz Preparatory Academy Fort Stockton ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 2,039 | 2,039:1 | |
| Fort Stockton High Fort Stockton ISD | 09–12 | 699 | 14.7:1 | |
| Lone Star Virtual Academy Fort Stockton ISD · Virtual | 09–12 | 3,628 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.2%
- Hispanic50.1%
- Black17.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Fort Stockton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,480 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fort Stockton
How many public schools are in Fort Stockton, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Fort Stockton: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 13,480 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fort Stockton?
All listed public schools with an address in Fort Stockton belong to Fort Stockton ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Fort Stockton?
Lone Star Virtual Academy reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fort Stockton, with 3,628 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fort Stockton?
No school with an address in Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fort Stockton public schools is 14.3:1, 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 Fort Stockton 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
