For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,037 students in Galveston, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Galveston, TX are Ambassadors Preparatory Academy, Crenshaw El And Middle School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galveston, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Galveston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Galveston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5001 Ave U
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 762-1115
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Crenshaw El And Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Hwy 87
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 684-8526
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 684-8526
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3014 Sealy Ave
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Grades: 7-8
| 826 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 829 students
Rank: #55.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6960
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6960
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Galveston, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aim Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-1576
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-1576
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
5200 Ave N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7022
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7022
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
5501 Ave South
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 740-0256
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 740-0256
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
4116 Ave North 1/2
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7633
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-7633
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1120 21st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6900
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6900
Grades: 7-9
| 128 students
Galveston Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1110 Moody
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-0270
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-0270
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Parker Elementary Daep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-5257
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
721 10th St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5731
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5731
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
1110 Moody Ave
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5759
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5759
Grades: PK-6
| 496 students
Special Ctrs (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3906 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 766-5172
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 766-5172
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Student Alter Instr Lrn School(Sails) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2915 81st
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-8962
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3014 Sealy
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6400
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6400
Grades: 5-8
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Galveston, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Galveston, TX include Ambassadors Preparatory Academy, Crenshaw El And Middle School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Galveston?
5 public middle schools are located in Galveston.
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston?
Galveston public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Galveston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Galveston include: Ambassadors Preparatory Academy vs. Odyssey Academy - Galveston, Odyssey Academy - Galveston vs. Ambassadors Preparatory Academy, Aim College & Career Prep vs. Odyssey Academy - Galveston
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