Public schools in Orange, TX
13 open public schools with an address in Orange, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,561
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Orange public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Orange, TX: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,561 students, an average of 505 per school. The largest campus is West Orange-Stark El (1,133 students).
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD operates the most schools here (6), and 3 regular districts have at least one Orange campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 12.8:1, lower 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 71% 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 Orange
Elementary schools in Orange
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deweyville El Deweyville ISD | PK–05 | 270 | 13.4:1 | |
| Little Cypress El Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD | PK–02 | 673 | 14.2:1 | |
| Little Cypress Int Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD | 03–05 | 344 | 12.8:1 | |
| Mauriceville El Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD | PK–05 | 507 | 11.5:1 | |
| Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies STEM School · Charter | PK–08 | 85 | 11.5:1 | |
| West Orange-Stark El West Orange-Cove CISD | KG–05 | 1,133 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Orange
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cypress J H Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD | 06–08 | 523 | 14.6:1 | |
| Mauriceville Middle Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD | 06–08 | 272 | 11.6:1 | |
| West Orange-Stark Middle West Orange-Cove CISD | 06–08 | 492 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Orange
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deweyville H S Deweyville ISD | 06–12 | 294 | 9.2:1 | |
| Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD | 09–12 | 1,001 | 13.5:1 | |
| West Orange-Stark H S West Orange-Cove CISD | 09–12 | 659 | 11.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Orange
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M B North E C Lrn Ctr West Orange-Cove CISD | PK–PK | 308 | 15.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.2%
- Hispanic17.2%
- Black26.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Orange schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,561 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Orange
How many public schools are in Orange, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Orange: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,561 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Orange?
Schools with an address in Orange belong to 4 education agencies, led by Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD (6 schools), West Orange-Cove CISD (4 schools), Deweyville ISD (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Orange?
Lit Cypr-Mrceville H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Orange, with 1,001 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Orange?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Orange are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Tekoa Academy of Accelerated Studies - Orange. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Orange schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Orange public schools is 12.8:1, lower 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 Orange 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