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Best Joshua Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,216 students in Joshua, TX (there are , serving 238 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Joshua, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Joshua, TX are Plum Creek Elementary School, A G Elder Elementary School and Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joshua, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Joshua have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Joshua, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Plum St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
A G Elder Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
513 Henderson St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1035 S Broadway
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 9-10 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
R C Loflin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6801 Cr 1902
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
H D Staples Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505 S Main
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
603 Plum St
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 10-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Caddo Grove Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7301 Fm 1902
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Joshua High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 S Broadway
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 202-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Pleasant View Elementary School
7800 Silo Mills Pkwy
Joshua, TX 76058
(817) 592-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Joshua, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Joshua, TX include Plum Creek Elementary School, A G Elder Elementary School and Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus.
How many public schools are located in Joshua?
9 public schools are located in Joshua.
What percentage of students in Joshua go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Joshua are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Joshua?
Joshua public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Joshua are often viewed compared to one another?

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