Public schools in Mesquite, TX
51 open public schools with an address in Mesquite, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
51
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
37,808
51 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
7
0 virtual
An overview of Mesquite public schools
The federal directory lists 51 public schools in Mesquite, TX: 30 elementary, 10 middle, 9 high, 2 combined or other. The 51 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 37,808 students, an average of 741 per school. The largest campus is Horn H S (2,757 students), and the largest elementary school is Cross El (803).
Mesquite ISD operates the most schools here (44), plus 6 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 13.9:1, 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 7 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% 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 Mesquite
Mesquite ISD
Public school district
44 schools in Mesquite · 51 total
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Mesquite · 6 total
Legacy Preparatory
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mesquite · 2 total
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mesquite · 50 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mesquite · 39 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mesquite · 42 total
Trinity Basin Preparatory
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mesquite · 8 total
Elementary schools in Mesquite
30| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achziger El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 545 | 12.3:1 | |
| Austin El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 306 | 14.1:1 | |
| Beasley El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 319 | 12.8:1 | |
| Black El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 587 | 15.1:1 | |
| Cannaday El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 616 | 14.4:1 | |
| Cross El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 803 | 16.3:1 | |
| Florence El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 509 | 10.9:1 | |
| Galloway El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 439 | 12.7:1 | |
| Gentry El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 607 | 14.4:1 | |
| Hanby El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 768 | 15.9:1 | |
| Kimball El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 208 | 10.1:1 | |
| Lawrence El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 284 | 12.6:1 | |
| McKenzie El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 406 | 15:1 | |
| McWhorter El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 501 | 12.8:1 | |
| Moss El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 337 | 12.2:1 | |
| Motley El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 244 | 11.2:1 | |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy · Charter | KG–04 | 212 | 15.1:1 | |
| Pirrung El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 407 | 13.3:1 | |
| Porter El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 445 | 12.8:1 | |
| Range El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 587 | 13:1 | |
| Rugel El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 273 | 12.3:1 | |
| Rutherford El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 803 | 15.7:1 | |
| Seabourn El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 573 | 13.9:1 | |
| Shands El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 567 | 13.1:1 | |
| Shaw El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 483 | 13.8:1 | |
| Smith El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 533 | 14.1:1 | |
| Thompson El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 540 | 14.5:1 | |
| Tisinger El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 739 | 16.3:1 | |
| Tosch El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 625 | 13.8:1 | |
| Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite Trinity Basin Preparatory · Charter | PK–08 | 800 | 18:1 |
Middle schools in Mesquite
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnew Middle Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 1,070 | 14.6:1 | |
| Berry Middle Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 599 | 13.7:1 | |
| Dr Don Woolley Middle Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 1,037 | 16.2:1 | |
| Kimbrough Middle Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 1,115 | 15.1:1 | |
| Lanny Frasier Middle Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 959 | 14.2:1 | |
| McDonald Middle Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 787 | 14.4:1 | |
| New Middle Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 670 | 12.3:1 | |
| Terry Middle Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 780 | 14.1:1 | |
| Vanston Middle Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 728 | 12.1:1 | |
| Wilkinson Middle Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 655 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Mesquite
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S Mesquite ISD | 09–12 | 2,757 | 13.7:1 | |
| Mesquite H S Mesquite ISD | 09–12 | 2,294 | 13.6:1 | |
| North Mesquite H S Mesquite ISD | 09–12 | 2,099 | 13.9:1 | |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy · Charter | 05–12 | 484 | 14.2:1 | |
| Poteet H S Mesquite ISD | 09–12 | 1,523 | 13.8:1 | |
| Premier H S Mesquite Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 103 | 24.4:1 | |
| Texasworks - Mesquite Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 9 | 5.4:1 | |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S Mesquite ISD | 09–12 | 1,605 | 16.5:1 | |
| West Mesquite H S Mesquite ISD | 09–12 | 1,997 | 13.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mesquite
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Community School - Mesquite Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | PK–12 | 480 | 14.8:1 | |
| Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus Legacy Preparatory · Charter | PK–12 | 991 | 19.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.1%
- Hispanic63.4%
- Black24.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 51 Mesquite schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (37,808 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mesquite
How many public schools are in Mesquite, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 51 open public schools with a location address in Mesquite: 30 elementary, 10 middle, 9 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 37,808 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mesquite?
Schools with an address in Mesquite belong to 7 education agencies, led by Mesquite ISD (44 schools), Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy (2 schools), Legacy Preparatory (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 Mesquite?
Horn H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mesquite, with 2,757 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mesquite?
Yes. 7 of the 51 public schools in Mesquite are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ignite Community School - Mesquite, Legacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West Campus, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mesquite schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mesquite public schools is 13.9:1, 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 Mesquite 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