The average student-teacher ratio in Texas public elementary schools is approximately 15:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
3:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Texas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Alter Middle School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
103 W Rampart
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-7400
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Alternative Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 1-5
6523 Cascade
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 407-9400
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 407-9400
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Alternative Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5
6839 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 397-8500
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 397-8500
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Daep- Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5
906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
El Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 3
607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-8230
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 444-8230
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
El Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 4
1510 Columbia Blue Dr
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-4920
Missouri City, TX 77489
(281) 634-4920
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 4-10
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5-11
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
About Face Program Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 2-5
1440 E Cliff
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 236-3150
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Alief Learning Ctr (K-6)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 3-5
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Alter Impact Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
4125b F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Alter School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-11
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Boulevard Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
5100 El Campo
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 814-6400
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Children's Medical Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
7060 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 298-3733
Fort Worth, TX 76116
(817) 298-3733
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Clear Path Alternative School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1001 Magnolia Ave
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 284-1600
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 284-1600
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Community Services-sec
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Denton Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
214 S Woodrow Ln
Lewisville, TX 75067
(940) 349-2500
Lewisville, TX 75067
(940) 349-2500
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-11
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
El Alter Learning Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-5
4910 Katy Creek Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
El Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 2-5
13414 Broadmeade
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-5920
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-5920
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Garland Aec
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 4-12
2015 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Huie Special Educ Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1745 Hutton Dr
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Lane School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Lubbock Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-11
2025 N Akron Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2450
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 219-2450
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Salazar District Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
2416 Keller Springs Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5900
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5900
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
195 Escuela Vista
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Secondary Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Rank: #9 - 289. - 28.
Women's Haven
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 3-11
100 N University
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2532
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2532
Rank: #29 - 4029. - 40.
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Rank: #29 - 4029. - 40.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
7814 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 434-9600
Rank: #29 - 4029. - 40.
Gateway Middle School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
1307 Gowen Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1690
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1690
Rank: #29 - 4029. - 40.
Lyndon B Johnson Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
650 Stonewall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-7244
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-7244
Rank: #29 - 4029. - 40.
Mimi Farley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-5
29 Tascosa Trail
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2248
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2248
Rank: #29 - 4029. - 40.
Mount Pleasant Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
2110 N Edwards
Mount Pleasant, TX 75456
(903) 575-2095
Mount Pleasant, TX 75456
(903) 575-2095
Rank: #29 - 4029. - 40.
Round Rock Opport Ctr Daep
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
931 Luther Peterson Pl
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2900
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 428-2900
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The Texas average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Texas?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Texas include Alter Middle School, Alternative Elementary School and Alternative Elementary School.
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