Public schools in Waxahachie, TX
25 open public schools with an address in Waxahachie, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,231
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Waxahachie public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Waxahachie, TX: 11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,231 students, an average of 575 per school. The largest campus is Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), and the largest elementary school is Wedgeworth El (594).
Waxahachie ISD operates the most schools here (19), and 4 regular districts have at least one Waxahachie 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 14.4:1, 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% 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 Waxahachie
Waxahachie ISD
Public school district
19 schools in Waxahachie
Life School
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Waxahachie · 7 total
Ennis ISD
Public school district
1 school in Waxahachie · 12 total
Faith Family Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Waxahachie · 2 total
Ferris ISD
Public school district
1 school in Waxahachie · 6 total
Red Oak ISD
Public school district
1 school in Waxahachie · 9 total
Elementary schools in Waxahachie
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clift El Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 449 | 12.5:1 | |
| Dunaway El Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 525 | 14.4:1 | |
| Faith Family Master Academy Faith Family Academy · Charter · Alternative School | PK–06 | 366 | 18.1:1 | |
| Felty El Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 471 | 15:1 | |
| Marvin Biomedical Academy Waxahachie ISD | PK–05 | 535 | 15.7:1 | |
| Northside El Waxahachie ISD | PK–05 | 480 | 14.1:1 | |
| Ray El Waxahachie ISD | PK–05 | 386 | 13.3:1 | |
| Shackelford El Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 452 | 13.5:1 | |
| Simpson El Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 592 | 16.2:1 | |
| Wedgeworth El Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 594 | 13.2:1 | |
| Wilemon STEAM Academy Waxahachie ISD | KG–05 | 437 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Waxahachie
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman J H Waxahachie ISD | 06–08 | 775 | 13.7:1 | |
| Ellis Co JJAEP Waxahachie ISD · Alternative School | 05–10 | 6 | — | |
| Finley J H Waxahachie ISD | 06–08 | 839 | 14.5:1 | |
| Howard J H Waxahachie ISD | 06–08 | 918 | 16.7:1 | |
| Life Middle Waxahachie Life School · Charter | 07–08 | 551 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Waxahachie
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis County JJAEP Ferris ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Life H S Waxahachie Life School · Charter | 09–12 | 1,114 | 17.9:1 | |
| Waxahachie Creek H S Waxahachie ISD | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Waxahachie Global H S Waxahachie ISD | 09–12 | 369 | 12.9:1 | |
| Waxahachie H S Waxahachie ISD | 09–12 | 3,056 | 15.8:1 | |
| Waxahachie H S of Choice Waxahachie ISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 56 | 4.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Waxahachie
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Co JJAEP Ennis ISD · Alternative School | 09–10 | 3 | — | |
| Ellis Co JJAEP Red Oak ISD · Alternative School | 10–11 | 1 | — | |
| Turner Prekindergarten Academy Waxahachie ISD | PK–PK | 256 | 14.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.6%
- Hispanic40.2%
- Black22.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Waxahachie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,231 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Waxahachie
How many public schools are in Waxahachie, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Waxahachie: 11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 13,231 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Waxahachie?
Schools with an address in Waxahachie belong to 6 education agencies, led by Waxahachie ISD (19 schools), Life School (2 schools), Ennis 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 Waxahachie?
Waxahachie H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Waxahachie, with 3,056 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Waxahachie?
Yes. 3 of the 25 public schools in Waxahachie are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Faith Family Master Academy, Life H S Waxahachie, Life Middle Waxahachie. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Waxahachie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Waxahachie public schools is 14.4:1, 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 Waxahachie 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