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32 schools in Waxahachie

Texas · Public K-12

Waxahachie's public-school directory holds 32 schools, serving about 13,236 K-12 students inside Texas (an average of 414 per school).

4-year change in Waxahachie

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,236
+1,782 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
26
+7 (+37%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
45,347
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
13,236
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
32
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CLIFT ELElementaryKG-05449
COLEMAN J HMiddle06-08775
DUNAWAY ELElementaryKG-05525
ECJS DETENTION FACILITYElementaryM-M·
ELLIS CO JJAEPElementaryM-M·
ELLIS CO JJAEPElementaryM-M·
ELLIS CO JJAEPElementaryM-M·
ELLIS CO JJAEPHigh11-111
ELLIS CO JJAEPHigh09-123
ELLIS CO JJAEPHigh10-101
ELLIS CO JJAEPHigh08-126
ELLIS CO JJAEPMiddle06-061
ELLIS COUNTY JJAEPElementaryM-M·
FAITH FAMILY MASTER ACADEMYElementaryPK-08366
FELTY ELElementaryKG-05471
FINLEY J HMiddle06-08839
HOWARD J HMiddle06-08918
LIFE H S WAXAHACHIEHigh09-121,114
LIFE MIDDLE WAXAHACHIEMiddle07-08551
MARVIN BIOMEDICAL ACADEMYElementaryPK-05535
NORTHSIDE ELElementaryPK-05480
RAY ELElementaryPK-05386
SHACKELFORD ELElementaryKG-05452
SIMPSON ELElementaryKG-05592
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - WAXAHACHIE CAMPUSHigh08-103
TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMYElementaryPK-PK256
WAXAHACHIE CREEK H SElementaryM-M·
WAXAHACHIE GLOBAL H SHigh09-12369
WAXAHACHIE H SHigh09-123,056
WAXAHACHIE H S OF CHOICEHigh10-1256
WEDGEWORTH ELElementaryKG-05594
WILEMON STEAM ACADEMYElementaryKG-05437

About Waxahachie

Waxahachie is a sprawling Texas city in terms of public-school footprint, with 32 schools and 13,236 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 18 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high.

Per-school enrollment runs near 414, lower than the state mean of about 606.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 16%: 11,454 students in SY 2020-21 versus 13,236 in SY 2024-25. Waxahachie now counts 26 public schools, up from 19 in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Waxahachie discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Waxahachie, Texas?
There are 32 public K-12 schools in Waxahachie, with a combined enrollment of about 13,236.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie has 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 9 high schools.
What is the largest public school in Waxahachie?
WAXAHACHIE H S is the largest public school in Waxahachie by enrollment, with approximately 3,056 students.
What school districts serve Waxahachie?
Waxahachie is served by 12 public school districts, including WAXAHACHIE ISD, MILFORD ISD, ITALY ISD, MAYPEARL ISD, FERRIS ISD and 7 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Waxahachie cover?
Public schools in Waxahachie serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Waxahachie?
4 of the 32 public schools in Waxahachie are charter schools.