Public schools in Wichita Falls, TX
33 open public schools with an address in Wichita Falls, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
33
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,355
32 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Wichita Falls public schools
The federal directory lists 33 public schools in Wichita Falls, TX: 17 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 6 combined or other. The 32 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,355 students, an average of 449 per school. The largest campus is Legacy H S (1,857 students), and the largest elementary school is Scotland Park El (542).
Wichita Falls ISD operates the most schools here (24), and 6 regular districts have at least one Wichita Falls 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 14.8:1, 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, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 67% 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 Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls ISD
Public school district
24 schools in Wichita Falls
Burkburnett ISD
Public school district
2 schools in Wichita Falls · 6 total
City View ISD
Public school district
2 schools in Wichita Falls
Iowa Park CISD
Public school district
1 school in Wichita Falls · 5 total
Paint Rock ISD
Public school district
1 school in Wichita Falls · 5 total
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Wichita Falls · 50 total
Texas Works
Independent charter agency
1 school in Wichita Falls · 42 total
Vernon ISD
Public school district
1 school in Wichita Falls · 6 total
Elementary schools in Wichita Falls
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 377 | 16.7:1 | |
| Burgess El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 345 | 12.8:1 | |
| City View El City View ISD | PK–05 | 504 | 12.3:1 | |
| Crockett El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 477 | 16.5:1 | |
| Cunningham School Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 437 | 11.5:1 | |
| Fain El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 430 | 18:1 | |
| Fowler El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 490 | 14.8:1 | |
| Franklin El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 442 | 14.9:1 | |
| Jefferson El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 322 | 12.4:1 | |
| John G Tower El Burkburnett ISD | PK–05 | 448 | 12.4:1 | |
| Milam El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 430 | 13.9:1 | |
| Ntsh Pri Program Wichita Campus Vernon ISD · Alternative School | 01–07 | 11 | 6:1 | |
| Scotland Park El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 542 | 17.9:1 | |
| Sheppard Afb El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–06 | 312 | 14.9:1 | |
| Southern Hills El Wichita Falls ISD | PK–05 | 521 | 16.8:1 | |
| West Foundation El Wichita Falls ISD | KG–05 | 381 | 15.9:1 | |
| Zundelowitz El Wichita Falls ISD | KG–05 | 514 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Wichita Falls
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwise Middle Wichita Falls ISD | 06–08 | 1,164 | 17.4:1 | |
| Hirschi Middle Wichita Falls ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 464 | 14.8:1 | |
| Rider Middle Wichita Falls ISD | 06–08 | 996 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Wichita Falls
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Education Center Wichita Falls ISD | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| City View Junior/Senior High City View ISD | 06–12 | 646 | 10.9:1 | |
| Legacy H S Wichita Falls ISD | 09–12 | 1,857 | 15.9:1 | |
| Memorial H S Wichita Falls ISD | 09–12 | 1,650 | 15.2:1 | |
| Paint Rock Frontier Academy Paint Rock ISD | 06–12 | 11 | 8.5:1 | |
| Premier H S - Wichita Falls Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 88 | 13.1:1 | |
| Texasworks - Wichita Falls Texas Works · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wichita Falls
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Village Early Childhood Wichita Falls ISD | PK–PK | 196 | 17.8:1 | |
| Denver Ctr Wichita Falls ISD · Alternative School | 03–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Haynes Head Start Wichita Falls ISD | PK–PK | 282 | 14.1:1 | |
| Iowa Park JJAEP Iowa Park CISD · Alternative School | 11–11 | 1 | — | |
| Wichita Co JJAEP Burkburnett ISD · Alternative School | 07–10 | 2 | — | |
| Wichita County Juvenile Justice AEP Wichita Falls ISD · Alternative School | 07–11 | 15 | 3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.4%
- Hispanic39.4%
- Black14%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 30 Wichita Falls schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,355 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wichita Falls
How many public schools are in Wichita Falls, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 33 open public schools with a location address in Wichita Falls: 17 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 14,355 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wichita Falls?
Schools with an address in Wichita Falls belong to 8 education agencies, led by Wichita Falls ISD (24 schools), Burkburnett ISD (2 schools), City View ISD (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 Wichita Falls?
Legacy H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wichita Falls, with 1,857 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wichita Falls?
Yes. 2 of the 33 public schools in Wichita Falls are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Premier H S - Wichita Falls, Texasworks - Wichita Falls. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wichita Falls schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wichita Falls public schools is 14.8:1, 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 Wichita Falls 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