Public schools in Lancaster, TX
14 open public schools with an address in Lancaster, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,393
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Lancaster public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Lancaster, TX: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,393 students, an average of 600 per school. The largest campus is Lancaster H S (2,255 students), and the largest elementary school is Iltexas Lancaster El (737).
Lancaster 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 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 82% 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 Lancaster
Elementary schools in Lancaster
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belt Line El Lancaster ISD | PK–05 | 567 | 15.3:1 | |
| Houston El Lancaster ISD | PK–05 | 613 | 15.2:1 | |
| Iltexas Lancaster El International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | PK–05 | 737 | 15.7:1 | |
| Life School Innovation Academy Life School · Charter | KG–06 | 455 | 17.4:1 | |
| Pleasant Run El Lancaster ISD | PK–05 | 597 | 15.7:1 | |
| Rolling Hills El Lancaster ISD | PK–05 | 388 | 14.3:1 | |
| Rosa Parks/Millbrook El Lancaster ISD | PK–05 | 416 | 13.8:1 | |
| West Main El Lancaster ISD | PK–05 | 601 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Lancaster
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center Lancaster ISD | 06–06 | 473 | 13.5:1 | |
| Iltexas Lancaster Middle International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 06–08 | 379 | 18.3:1 | |
| L ISD J J a E P Lancaster ISD · Alternative School | 06–06 | 4 | — | |
| Lancaster Middle Lancaster ISD | 07–08 | 908 | 14:1 |
High schools in Lancaster
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster H S Lancaster ISD | 09–12 | 2,255 | 15:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lancaster
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jd Hall Learning Center Lancaster ISD · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.9%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black66.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Lancaster schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,393 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lancaster
How many public schools are in Lancaster, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Lancaster: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,393 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lancaster?
Schools with an address in Lancaster belong to 3 education agencies, led by Lancaster ISD (11 schools), International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) (2 schools), Life School (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 Lancaster?
Lancaster H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lancaster, with 2,255 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lancaster?
Yes. 3 of the 14 public schools in Lancaster are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Iltexas Lancaster El, Iltexas Lancaster Middle, Life School Innovation Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lancaster schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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