Public schools in Richardson, TX
29 open public schools with an address in Richardson, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
29
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,657
27 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
4
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Richardson public schools
The federal directory lists 29 public schools in Richardson, TX: 19 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 27 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,657 students, an average of 691 per school. The largest campus is Richardson H S (2,669 students), and the largest elementary school is Dover El (698).
Richardson ISD operates the most schools here (21), and 2 regular districts have at least one Richardson 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 13.7:1, 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 4 charter schools, 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 47% 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 Richardson
Richardson ISD
Public school district
21 schools in Richardson · 51 total
Plano ISD
Public school district
4 schools in Richardson · 76 total
Basis Texas
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Richardson · 18 total
Evolution Academy Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Richardson · 3 total
Winfree Academy Charter Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Richardson · 6 total
Elementary schools in Richardson
19| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 462 | 14.8:1 | |
| Arapaho Classical Magnet Richardson ISD · Magnet | KG–06 | 615 | 14.9:1 | |
| Basis Richardson Pri Basis Texas · Charter | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Canyon Creek El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 374 | 13:1 | |
| Dartmouth El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 425 | 13.7:1 | |
| Dover El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 698 | 14.6:1 | |
| Jess Harben El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 394 | 12.9:1 | |
| Mark Twain El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 531 | 14.9:1 | |
| Math/Science/Tech Magnet Richardson ISD · Magnet | PK–06 | 667 | 14.2:1 | |
| Miller El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 315 | 12.2:1 | |
| Mohawk El Richardson ISD | KG–06 | 492 | 13.5:1 | |
| Northrich El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 509 | 13.7:1 | |
| Prairie Creek El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 304 | 11.9:1 | |
| Richardson Heights El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 501 | 13.4:1 | |
| Richardson Terrace El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 492 | 13.3:1 | |
| Richland El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 643 | 15.8:1 | |
| Schell El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 403 | 13.1:1 | |
| Stinson El Plano ISD | KG–05 | 463 | 12.6:1 | |
| Yale El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 429 | 11.8:1 |
Middle schools in Richardson
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo J H Richardson ISD | 07–08 | 586 | 11.5:1 | |
| Basis Richardson Basis Texas · Charter | 06–07 | — | — | |
| Richardson North J H Richardson ISD | 07–08 | 574 | 14.1:1 | |
| Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet Richardson ISD · Magnet | 07–08 | 771 | 14:1 |
High schools in Richardson
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkner H S Richardson ISD | 09–12 | 2,350 | 14:1 | |
| Evolution Academy Charter School Evolution Academy Charter School · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 233 | 25.9:1 | |
| Pearce H S Richardson ISD | 09–12 | 2,317 | 14.4:1 | |
| Richardson H S Richardson ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,669 | 13.8:1 | |
| Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson) Winfree Academy Charter Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 147 | 18.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Richardson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rams and Little Wildcats Cla at Springridge Richardson ISD | PK–PK | 293 | 13.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.1%
- Hispanic38.2%
- Black16.5%
- Asian9.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 27 Richardson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,657 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Richardson
How many public schools are in Richardson, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 29 open public schools with a location address in Richardson: 19 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 18,657 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Richardson?
Schools with an address in Richardson belong to 5 education agencies, led by Richardson ISD (21 schools), Plano ISD (4 schools), Basis Texas (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 Richardson?
Richardson H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Richardson, with 2,669 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Richardson?
Yes. 4 of the 29 public schools in Richardson are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Basis Richardson, Basis Richardson Pri, Evolution Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Richardson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Richardson public schools is 13.7:1, 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 Richardson 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