Public schools in Red Oak, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Red Oak, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,359
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Red Oak public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Red Oak, TX: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,359 students, an average of 1,060 per school. The largest campus is Red Oak H S (2,297 students), and the largest elementary school is Life School Red Oak (1,045).
Red Oak ISD operates the most schools here (5), 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 15.8:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 60% 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 Red Oak
Elementary schools in Red Oak
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastridge El Red Oak ISD | PK–05 | 530 | 15.1:1 | |
| Life School Red Oak Life School · Charter | KG–06 | 1,045 | 23.1:1 | |
| Red Oak El Red Oak ISD | PK–05 | 491 | 14.8:1 | |
| Wooden El Red Oak ISD | PK–05 | 508 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Red Oak
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Middle Red Oak ISD | 06–08 | 1,488 | 17.2:1 |
High schools in Red Oak
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak H S Red Oak ISD | 09–12 | 2,297 | 16.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.6%
- Hispanic42.7%
- Black34.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Red Oak schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,359 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Red Oak
How many public schools are in Red Oak, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Red Oak: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,359 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Red Oak?
Schools with an address in Red Oak belong to 2 education agencies, led by Red Oak ISD (5 schools), Life School (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 Red Oak?
Red Oak H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Red Oak, with 2,297 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Red Oak?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Red Oak are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Life School Red Oak. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Red Oak schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Red Oak public schools is 15.8:1, 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 Red Oak 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