Public schools in Pasadena, TX
48 open public schools with an address in Pasadena, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
48
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
30,538
48 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Pasadena public schools
The federal directory lists 48 public schools in Pasadena, TX: 26 elementary, 16 middle, 6 high. The 48 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 30,538 students, an average of 636 per school. The largest campus is Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and the largest elementary school is Fairmont El (776).
Pasadena ISD operates the most schools here (39), and 2 regular districts have at least one Pasadena campus, plus 3 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 13:1, 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 82% 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 Pasadena
Pasadena ISD
Public school district
39 schools in Pasadena · 67 total
Deer Park ISD
Public school district
6 schools in Pasadena · 15 total
Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pasadena · 9 total
Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pasadena · 9 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pasadena · 39 total
Elementary schools in Pasadena
26| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 602 | 12.8:1 | |
| Deepwater El Deer Park ISD | 03–05 | 629 | 13:1 | |
| Early Childhood Center Deer Park ISD | PK–02 | 250 | 10.5:1 | |
| Fairmont El Deer Park ISD | KG–05 | 776 | 15.9:1 | |
| Fisher El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 566 | 12:1 | |
| Gardens El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 382 | 11.2:1 | |
| Golden Acres El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 390 | 11.1:1 | |
| Ignite Community School - Pasadena Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | PK–08 | 194 | 18.4:1 | |
| Jensen El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 567 | 12.9:1 | |
| Kruse El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 408 | 11.8:1 | |
| L F Smith El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 572 | 13.3:1 | |
| Mae Smythe El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 710 | 13.4:1 | |
| McMasters El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 339 | 10.9:1 | |
| Morales El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 379 | 11.5:1 | |
| Parks El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 379 | 10.5:1 | |
| Parkwood El Deer Park ISD | PK–02 | 619 | 11:1 | |
| Pomeroy El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 769 | 13.3:1 | |
| Red Bluff El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 476 | 12.6:1 | |
| Richey El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 505 | 12.6:1 | |
| Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · Charter | PK–06 | 147 | 14.1:1 | |
| South Shaver El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 527 | 13:1 | |
| Sparks El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 370 | 11.2:1 | |
| Teague El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 709 | 13.6:1 | |
| Turner El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 526 | 13.5:1 | |
| Williams El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 455 | 11.4:1 | |
| Young El Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 545 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Pasadena
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Shaw Middle Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 655 | 13.6:1 | |
| Bondy Int Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 933 | 14:1 | |
| Carter Lomax Middle Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 552 | 12.8:1 | |
| De Zavala Middle Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 457 | 10.4:1 | |
| Deepwater J H Deer Park ISD | 06–08 | 639 | 11.9:1 | |
| Fairmont J H Deer Park ISD | 06–08 | 676 | 15.4:1 | |
| Jackson Int Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 527 | 11.6:1 | |
| Keller Middle Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 522 | 11.1:1 | |
| Marshall Kendrick Middle Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 652 | 13.3:1 | |
| Miller Int Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 780 | 13.4:1 | |
| Nelda Sullivan Middle Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 479 | 12.3:1 | |
| Park View Int Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 532 | 13.2:1 | |
| Queens Int Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 526 | 13.6:1 | |
| San Jacinto Int Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 613 | 13.2:1 | |
| Southmore Int Pasadena ISD | 07–08 | 673 | 13.5:1 | |
| The Summit (Intermediate) Pasadena ISD · Alternative School | 05–08 | 76 | 7.2:1 |
High schools in Pasadena
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena H S Pasadena ISD | 09–12 | 2,217 | 15.6:1 | |
| Pasadena Memorial H S Pasadena ISD | 09–12 | 3,177 | 17.4:1 | |
| Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 123 | 15.3:1 | |
| Sam Rayburn H S Pasadena ISD | 09–12 | 2,627 | 15.7:1 | |
| Tegeler Community School Pasadena ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 150 | 5.1:1 | |
| The Summit (High School) Pasadena ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 161 | 10.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.2%
- Hispanic86.2%
- Black4.6%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 48 Pasadena schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (30,538 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pasadena
How many public schools are in Pasadena, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 48 open public schools with a location address in Pasadena: 26 elementary, 16 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 30,538 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pasadena?
Schools with an address in Pasadena belong to 5 education agencies, led by Pasadena ISD (39 schools), Deer Park ISD (6 schools), Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success (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 Pasadena?
Pasadena Memorial H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pasadena, with 3,177 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pasadena?
Yes. 3 of the 48 public schools in Pasadena are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ignite Community School - Pasadena, Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena, Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pasadena schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pasadena public schools is 13:1, 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 Pasadena 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