For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,453 students in Washington County, TX (there are , serving 662 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Washington County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, TX are Burton Elementary School, Brenham J High School and Brenham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12504 Cedar St
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-2175
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-2175
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Brenham J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Carlee Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Grades: 7-8
| 744 students
Rank: #33.
Brenham Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Blue Bell Dr
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Grades: K-4
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Burton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
917 N Main
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
Rank: #55.
Brenham Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Grades: 5-6
| 712 students
Rank: #66.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1210 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Grades: K-4
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Brenham High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 A H Ehrig Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #88.
Krause Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E Stone
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Grades: PK-4
| 658 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 Kerr St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Grades: PK
| 194 students
Washington County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Base Alternative Campus (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
711 East Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3700
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3700
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Brenham Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1301 South Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Grades: 12
| 26 students
Five Oaks (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
711 Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3700
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3700
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
Pride Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1301 S Market
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Success Bound 7th & 8th Grades Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1301 S Maket St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
Success Bound Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1301 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Grades: 6
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, TX include Burton Elementary School, Brenham J High School and Brenham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
9 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: Burton High School vs. Brenham High School, Brenham High School vs. Burton High School, Alton Elementary School vs. Krause Elementary School
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