For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,437 students in Galveston, TX (there are , serving 556 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Galveston, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Galveston, TX are Oppe Elementary School, Morgan El Magnet School and Ambassadors Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galveston, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Galveston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Galveston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oppe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2915 81st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Gr: PK-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Morgan El Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1410 37th St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6700
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5001 Ave U
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1514 N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-3500
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-3500
Gr: 5-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Rosenberg El Laboratory For Learning And Leading
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 10th St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6800
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Crenshaw El And Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Hwy 87
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 684-8526
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 684-8526
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6960
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6960
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3014 Sealy Ave
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Gr: 7-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Ball High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Ave O
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,951 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Weis
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Stewart Rd
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6100
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6100
Gr: 5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Ave S
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 61st St
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 750-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3904 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moody Early Childhood Center
Charter School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6930
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6930
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Galveston, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aim Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-1576
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-1576
Gr: 5-8
5200 Ave N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7022
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7022
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 445:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4116 Ave North 1/2
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7633
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7633
Gr: PK-4
1120 21st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6900
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6900
Gr: 7-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Galveston Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1110 Moody
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-0270
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-0270
Gr: 6-12
Parker Elementary Daep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Gr: K-6 | 1 student
1110 Moody Ave
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5759
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5759
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Student Alter Instr Lrn School(Sails) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2915 81st
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
3014 Sealy
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6400
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6400
Gr: 5-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Galveston, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Galveston, TX include Oppe Elementary School, Morgan El Magnet School and Ambassadors Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in Galveston?
16 public schools are located in Galveston.
What percentage of students in Galveston go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Galveston are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston?
Galveston public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Galveston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Galveston include: Parker Elementary School vs. Oppe Elementary School, Morgan El Magnet School vs. Oppe Elementary School, Oppe Elementary School vs. Parker Elementary School
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