Public schools in Palestine, TX
13 open public schools with an address in Palestine, 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
5,173
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Palestine public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Palestine, TX: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,173 students, an average of 398 per school. The largest campus is Palestine H S (1,003 students), and the largest elementary school is Southside El (442).
Palestine ISD operates the most schools here (6), and 3 regular districts have at least one Palestine 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 14:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
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 78% 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 Palestine
Elementary schools in Palestine
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neches El Neches ISD | PK–06 | 195 | 10.7:1 | |
| Northside Pri Palestine ISD | KG–01 | 400 | 15.5:1 | |
| Southside El Palestine ISD | 02–03 | 442 | 14.5:1 | |
| Westwood El Westwood ISD | 03–05 | 404 | 14.1:1 | |
| Westwood Pri Westwood ISD | PK–02 | 378 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Palestine
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine J H Palestine ISD | 07–08 | 456 | 12.8:1 | |
| Story Int Palestine ISD | 04–06 | 670 | 16.3:1 | |
| Westwood Middle Westwood ISD | 06–08 | 200 | 10.3:1 |
High schools in Palestine
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neches H S Neches ISD | 07–12 | 142 | 9.5:1 | |
| Palestine H S Palestine ISD | 09–12 | 1,003 | 12.5:1 | |
| Westwood H S Westwood ISD | 09–12 | 405 | 10.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Palestine
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine Ut Tyler University Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 263 | 14:1 | |
| Washington Early Childhood Center Palestine ISD | PK–PK | 215 | 19.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.2%
- Hispanic35.8%
- Black21.2%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Palestine schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,173 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Palestine
How many public schools are in Palestine, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Palestine: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 5,173 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Palestine?
Schools with an address in Palestine belong to 4 education agencies, led by Palestine ISD (6 schools), Westwood ISD (4 schools), Neches 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 Palestine?
Palestine H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Palestine, with 1,003 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Palestine?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Palestine are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Palestine schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Palestine public schools is 14:1, 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 Palestine 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.
Nearby Texas cities
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