For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,071 students in Rice, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Rice, TX are Rice High School, Rice Intermediate/middle School and Rice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice, 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 Rice have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rice, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rice High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4502
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4502
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Rice Intermediate/middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Sw Mckinney St
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4190
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4190
Grades: 5-8
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Sw Mckinney
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4151
Rice, TX 75155
(903) 326-4151
Grades: PK-4
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rice, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Rice, TX include Rice High School, Rice Intermediate/middle School and Rice Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rice?
3 public schools are located in Rice.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice?
Rice public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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