Public schools in Magnolia, TX
20 open public schools with an address in Magnolia, operated by 2 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
15,558
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Magnolia public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Magnolia, TX: 10 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,558 students, an average of 864 per school. The largest campus is Magnolia West H S (2,356 students), and the largest elementary school is Willie E Williams El (807).
Magnolia ISD operates the most schools here (19), and 2 regular districts have at least one Magnolia campus. 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 14.4:1, 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.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% 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 Magnolia
Elementary schools in Magnolia
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon El Magnolia ISD | PK–04 | 509 | 15:1 | |
| Bear Branch El Magnolia ISD | PK–04 | 489 | 13.4:1 | |
| Cedric C Smith Magnolia ISD | PK–04 | 738 | 14.3:1 | |
| Decker Prairie El Tomball ISD | PK–04 | 643 | 13.7:1 | |
| J L Lyon El Magnolia ISD | PK–04 | 762 | 14.4:1 | |
| Magnolia El Magnolia ISD | PK–04 | 502 | 13:1 | |
| Magnolia Parkway El Magnolia ISD | PK–04 | 680 | 13.8:1 | |
| Nichols Sawmill El Magnolia ISD | PK–04 | 671 | 14.2:1 | |
| Tom R Ellisor El Magnolia ISD | PK–04 | 569 | 14.4:1 | |
| Willie E Williams El Magnolia ISD | PK–04 | 807 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Magnolia
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Branch Int Magnolia ISD | 05–06 | 1,082 | 15.6:1 | |
| Bear Branch J H Magnolia ISD | 07–08 | 1,119 | 16.6:1 | |
| Magnolia Int Magnolia ISD | 05–06 | 1,154 | 15.2:1 | |
| Magnolia J H Magnolia ISD | 07–08 | 1,120 | 16.1:1 | |
| Magnolia Parkway Int Magnolia ISD | 05–06 | — | — | |
| Magnolia Parkway J H Magnolia ISD | 07–08 | — | — |
High schools in Magnolia
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia H S Magnolia ISD | 09–12 | 2,292 | 17:1 | |
| Magnolia West H S Magnolia ISD | 09–12 | 2,356 | 15.3:1 | |
| Stephens Academy Magnolia ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 65 | 8.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Magnolia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Magnolia ISD · Alternative School | 04–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.7%
- Hispanic41.3%
- Black3.4%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Magnolia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,558 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Magnolia
How many public schools are in Magnolia, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Magnolia: 10 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 15,558 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Magnolia?
Schools with an address in Magnolia belong to 2 education agencies, led by Magnolia ISD (19 schools), Tomball ISD (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 Magnolia?
Magnolia West H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Magnolia, with 2,356 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Magnolia?
No school with an address in Magnolia 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 Magnolia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Magnolia public schools is 14.4:1, 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 Magnolia 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