Public schools in Pearland, TX
34 open public schools with an address in Pearland, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
34
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
29,148
33 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
4
1 virtual
An overview of Pearland public schools
The federal directory lists 34 public schools in Pearland, TX: 17 elementary, 11 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 33 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 29,148 students, an average of 883 per school. The largest campus is Pearland H S (3,412 students), and the largest elementary school is E a Lawhon El (816).
Pearland ISD operates the most schools here (23), and 3 regular districts have at least one Pearland campus, plus 2 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 15.6:1, 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.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% 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 Pearland
Pearland ISD
Public school district
23 schools in Pearland
Alvin ISD
Public school district
7 schools in Pearland · 37 total
International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Pearland · 44 total
Galveston ISD
Public school district
1 school in Pearland · 18 total
Horizon Montessori Public Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Pearland · 4 total
Elementary schools in Pearland
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Cockrell El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 741 | 15.6:1 | |
| C J Harris El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 549 | 14.2:1 | |
| Challenger El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 614 | 15.5:1 | |
| E a Lawhon El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 816 | 14.8:1 | |
| Glenn York El Alvin ISD | PK–05 | 758 | 16.1:1 | |
| H C Carleston El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 714 | 13.8:1 | |
| Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy Horizon Montessori Public Schools · Charter · Virtual | PK–08 | 216 | 15.5:1 | |
| Iltexas Pearland El International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | PK–05 | 602 | 14:1 | |
| Laura Ingalls Wilder El Alvin ISD | PK–05 | 678 | 14.7:1 | |
| Magnolia El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 703 | 15.7:1 | |
| Mary Burks Marek El Alvin ISD | PK–05 | 762 | 15:1 | |
| Massey Ranch El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 541 | 14:1 | |
| Rustic Oak El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 645 | 15.6:1 | |
| Shadycrest El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 512 | 15.3:1 | |
| Shirley Dill Brothers El Alvin ISD | PK–05 | 665 | 15.4:1 | |
| Silvercrest El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 704 | 17.8:1 | |
| Silverlake El Pearland ISD | PK–04 | 691 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Pearland
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Middle Pearland ISD | 05–06 | 765 | 16.8:1 | |
| Berry Miller J H Pearland ISD | 07–08 | 827 | 17.6:1 | |
| Dr Ronald E McNair J H Alvin ISD | 06–08 | 1,034 | 17.4:1 | |
| Iltexas Pearland Middle International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 06–08 | 197 | 12.7:1 | |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle Pearland ISD | 05–06 | 878 | 17:1 | |
| Nolan Ryan J H Alvin ISD | 06–08 | 777 | 16.2:1 | |
| Pearland J H East Pearland ISD | 07–08 | 801 | 17.1:1 | |
| Pearland J H South Pearland ISD | 07–08 | 764 | 15.3:1 | |
| Pearland J H West Pearland ISD | 07–08 | 941 | 17.6:1 | |
| Rogers Middle Pearland ISD | 05–06 | 721 | 17.3:1 | |
| Sam Jamison Middle Pearland ISD | 05–06 | 728 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Pearland
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenda Dawson H S Pearland ISD | 09–12 | 2,569 | 17.5:1 | |
| Pace Center Pearland ISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 96 | 6:1 | |
| Pearland H S Pearland ISD | 09–12 | 3,412 | 17.9:1 | |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S Pearland ISD | 09–12 | 1,128 | 17.5:1 | |
| Shadow Creek H S Alvin ISD | 09–12 | 2,599 | 17.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pearland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Charter Preschool Pearland Campus Galveston ISD · Charter | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.9%
- Hispanic35.2%
- Black21.1%
- Asian15%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 33 Pearland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (29,148 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pearland
How many public schools are in Pearland, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 34 open public schools with a location address in Pearland: 17 elementary, 11 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 29,148 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pearland?
Schools with an address in Pearland belong to 5 education agencies, led by Pearland ISD (23 schools), Alvin ISD (7 schools), International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) (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 Pearland?
Pearland H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pearland, with 3,412 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pearland?
Yes. 4 of the 34 public schools in Pearland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Horizon Montessori Pearland - STEM Academy, Iltexas Pearland El, Iltexas Pearland Middle. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pearland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pearland public schools is 15.6:1, 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 Pearland 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