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K–12 schools

Schools in Galveston

Public elementary, middle and high schools from the 2023–24 directory in Galveston, with grades, enrollment, student–teacher ratios, districts and links to school calendars.

Districts

School districts

The districts that run public schools in this city, with their school calendars below.

7 schools

Elementary schools

Pre-K and kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade.

3 schools

Middle and junior high schools

Grades six through eight, roughly.

2 schools

High schools

Grades nine through twelve.

1 schools

Other schools

K–8 and K–12 schools, special programs and alternative schools.

4 schools

Private schools

Independent and religious schools, from the U.S. Department of Education’s Private School Survey (2023–24).

Questions

Schools in Galveston: questions

How many public schools are in Galveston?

13 public schools are located in Galveston, with about 7,300 students: 7 elementary schools, 3 middle and junior high schools, 2 high schools, 1 other schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education, 2023–24.

What school districts serve Galveston?

Galveston ISD (11 schools); Odyssey Academy Inc (1 school); Ambassadors Preparatory Academy (1 school).

What is the largest high school in Galveston?

Ball H S, with 1,951 students.

Where can I find school calendars for Galveston?

Each district’s website has its calendar, including the first day of school, breaks and early-release days. The district list on this page links to each one.

What private schools are in Galveston?

4 private schools recorded in the NCES 2023–24 survey: Upward Hope Academy (grades 9–12, Nonsectarian); O'Connell College Preparatory School (grades 9–12, Roman Catholic); Holy Family Catholic School (grades Pre-K–8, Roman Catholic); Satori Elementary (grades Pre-K–6, Nonsectarian).

Public school data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data (2023–24 directory; enrollment and teachers as reported to NCES). Private schools: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24); schools located in a private home are not listed. These are historical survey records, not confirmation of current operation. Confirm current location and admissions with each school, and enrollment boundaries with the district.

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