For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,060 students in Taylor, TX (there are , serving 310 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Taylor, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Taylor, TX are Legacy Early College High School, Naomi Pasemann Elementary School and Taylor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Taylor have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taylor, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Early College High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 N Main St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-9569
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-9569
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Naomi Pasemann Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2809 N Dr
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-2278
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-2278
Gr: 1-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 Carlos Parker Blvd Nw
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-8591
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-8591
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N Main St Ste 105
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1091
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1091
Gr: 1-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Taylor High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Fm 973
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1291
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-1291
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
3100 Duck Ln
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-7114
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-7114
Gr: PK-K | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Taylor, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Taylor, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Taylor, TX include Legacy Early College High School, Naomi Pasemann Elementary School and Taylor Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor?
6 public schools are located in Taylor.
What percentage of students in Taylor go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Taylor are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor?
Taylor public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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