Public schools in Melissa, TX
8 open public schools with an address in Melissa, 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
5,137
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Melissa public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Melissa, TX: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,137 students, an average of 1,027 per school. The largest campus is Melissa H S (1,983 students), and the largest elementary school is Harry McKillop El (1,016).
Every listed school belongs to Melissa 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 17.6:1, 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.
About 18% 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 Melissa
Elementary schools in Melissa
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry McKillop El Melissa ISD | PK–05 | 1,016 | 19.2:1 | |
| Highland El Melissa ISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| North Creek El Melissa ISD | PK–05 | 885 | 17.6:1 | |
| Sumeer El Melissa ISD | PK–05 | 962 | 18.6:1 |
Middle schools in Melissa
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cardinal Middle Melissa ISD | 06–08 | — | — | |
| Sixth Grade Center Melissa ISD | 06–06 | — | — |
High schools in Melissa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa H S Melissa ISD | 08–12 | 1,983 | 14.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Melissa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Ridge Education Center Melissa ISD | PK–PK | 291 | 16.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.5%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black16.5%
- Asian14.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Melissa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,137 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Melissa
How many public schools are in Melissa, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Melissa: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,137 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Melissa?
All listed public schools with an address in Melissa belong to Melissa 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 Melissa?
Melissa H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Melissa, with 1,983 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Melissa?
No school with an address in Melissa 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 Melissa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Melissa public schools is 17.6:1, 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 Melissa 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