Public schools in Texas City, TX
14 open public schools with an address in Texas City, operated by 4 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
8,101
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Texas City public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Texas City, TX: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,101 students, an average of 623 per school. The largest campus is Texas City H S (1,689 students), and the largest elementary school is Odyssey Academy - Texas City (558).
Texas City ISD operates the most schools here (11), and 3 regular districts have at least one Texas City 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 13.8:1, 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 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% 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 Texas City
Elementary schools in Texas City
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heights El Texas City ISD | KG–04 | 412 | 12.4:1 | |
| Kohfeldt El Texas City ISD | KG–04 | 429 | 14.6:1 | |
| Manuel Guajardo Jr El Texas City ISD | KG–04 | 501 | 14:1 | |
| Odyssey Academy - Texas City Odyssey Academy Inc · Charter | PK–08 | 558 | 18.8:1 | |
| Roosevelt-Wilson El Texas City ISD | KG–04 | 460 | 13.1:1 | |
| Simms El Texas City ISD | KG–05 | 482 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Texas City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blocker Middle Texas City ISD | 07–08 | 802 | 13.8:1 | |
| Dickinson J H Dickinson ISD | 06–08 | 1,060 | 14:1 | |
| Fry Int Texas City ISD | 05–06 | 769 | 13.5:1 | |
| Giles Middle Texas City ISD | 06–08 | 553 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Texas City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hal Biery Jr DAEP Texas City ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 75 | 4.7:1 | |
| Texas City H S Texas City ISD | 09–12 | 1,689 | 13.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Texas City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Vincent Pre-K Head Start Texas City ISD | PK–PK | 311 | 14.5:1 | |
| Trinity Charter Preschool Karam Campus Galveston ISD · Charter | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.7%
- Hispanic47.4%
- Black25.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Texas City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,101 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Texas City
How many public schools are in Texas City, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Texas City: 6 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,101 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Texas City?
Schools with an address in Texas City belong to 4 education agencies, led by Texas City ISD (11 schools), Dickinson ISD (1 school), Galveston 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 Texas City?
Texas City H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Texas City, with 1,689 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Texas City?
Yes. 2 of the 14 public schools in Texas City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Odyssey Academy - Texas City, Trinity Charter Preschool Karam Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Texas City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Texas City public schools is 13.8:1, 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 Texas City 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