Public schools in Rowlett, TX
14 open public schools with an address in Rowlett, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,980
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Rowlett public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Rowlett, TX: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,980 students, an average of 641 per school. The largest campus is Rowlett H S (2,156 students), and the largest elementary school is Herfurth El (590).
Garland ISD operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one Rowlett 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 15.2:1, 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, 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 61% 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 Rowlett
Elementary schools in Rowlett
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 402 | 14.9:1 | |
| Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 525 | 14.4:1 | |
| Education Center International Academy 2 Education Center International Academy · Charter · Virtual | 02–06 | 90 | 11:1 | |
| Herfurth El Garland ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 590 | 17.1:1 | |
| Katherine Stephens El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 496 | 14.2:1 | |
| Keeley El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 582 | 16.8:1 | |
| Liberty Grove El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 484 | 14.4:1 | |
| Nita Pearson El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 455 | 16.7:1 | |
| Norma Dorsey El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 571 | 16.1:1 | |
| Rowlett El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 486 | 15.4:1 | |
| Steadham El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 490 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Rowlett
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyle Middle Technology Center for Math & Science Garland ISD | 06–08 | 956 | 15.9:1 | |
| Vernon Schrade Middle Garland ISD | 06–08 | 697 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Rowlett
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett H S Garland ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,156 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.8%
- Hispanic40%
- Black25.8%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Rowlett schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,980 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rowlett
How many public schools are in Rowlett, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Rowlett: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 8,980 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rowlett?
Schools with an address in Rowlett belong to 3 education agencies, led by Garland ISD (12 schools), Education Center International Academy (1 school), Rockwall ISD (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 Rowlett?
Rowlett H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rowlett, with 2,156 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rowlett?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Rowlett are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Education Center International Academy 2. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rowlett schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rowlett public schools is 15.2:1, 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 Rowlett 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