Published November 8, 2026

Schools in Texas City, TX: Districts, campuses, and how to confirm yours

Written by April Aberle

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In Texas City, the school question is an address question, not a ranking contest.

Key takeaway

Most Texas City homes are served by Texas City ISD, which runs two high schools, Texas City High and La Marque High. The city limits and district lines do not fully match, so start with the district's boundary map rather than a listing's school field. Homes here took a median 62 days to sell in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, which usually leaves time to confirm a home's campuses before your option period ends. If the map places the address in Dickinson ISD or Hitchcock ISD, use that district's locator and TEA ratings instead.

Who this guide is for

You're weighing a home in Texas City and need to know which public, private, or charter schools would serve that specific address before you commit to it.

Which school district serves Texas City?

Texas City's own economic development corporation confirms the city is served by two independent school districts: Texas City ISD and Dickinson ISD. District lines do not follow city limits or subdivision names. Two homes a short drive apart can sit in different districts, with different tax rates and academic calendars, so verify each address separately. The local market has 5.4 months of supply and about 383 homes listed for sale, which gives you time to confirm a home's assigned campuses in writing rather than trusting the listing.

Texas City ISD

Texas City ISD encompasses 78.31 square miles across Texas City and La Marque. Its overall 2026 score from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) improved to 77, up from 73 in 2025 and 69 in 2024. A district grade averages every campus, so the campus your address is assigned to can rate higher or lower.

Dickinson ISD

Dickinson ISD covers 61 square miles spanning Dickinson, Texas City, League City, Bacliff, and San Leon. The Lago Mar master-planned community is physically within Texas City but falls inside Dickinson ISD boundaries. A new elementary campus, Ruth E. Laird Elementary, was built in the Lago Mar neighborhood to serve that growth.

Dickinson ISD earned an 88 overall score in 2026 (a 'B' rating), up from 78 in 2024. Confirm any address with Dickinson ISD's own locator before relying on a listing.

Hitchcock ISD

Hitchcock ISD doesn't serve Texas City itself. It serves Hitchcock and parts of neighboring La Marque and Tiki Island, so you might see it mentioned on homes near the southwestern edges of the area. It scored 67 overall for 2026 (a 'D' rating). TEA also placed it on 'Accredited-Warned' status for the 2025-26 school year because of back-to-back failing financial accountability ratings.

La Marque addresses and the Texas City ISD merger

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams announced that Texas City ISD would absorb the La Marque Independent School District, with the consolidation effective July 1, 2016. La Marque no longer has its own school district, which is why La Marque High appears in the Texas City ISD lineup. Older listings, school-finder sites, and moving guides may still say "La Marque ISD," so treat any listing that does as unverified.

How to confirm the schools for a specific home

Listing agents often auto-fill school fields based on ZIP codes, which leads to errors in border neighborhoods. If the home is in Lago Mar or another newer development, confirm its school district with the official map rather than the listing.

Look up the address on the district's attendance-zone map

Texas City ISD publishes official attendance-zone maps on its own website, tcisd.org, rather than through a separate third-party locator tool. Check the district's boundary map or zone document for the specific address. If the address doesn't appear in a Texas City ISD zone, try Dickinson ISD's and Hitchcock ISD's locators. Maps show current zones only, and boundaries can be redrawn when campuses open or close.

Ask the district to confirm in writing

Email the district's enrollment office to confirm the elementary, middle, and high school for the address, and ask whether any boundary changes are pending. Keep the reply with your contract file. Districts confirm current assignments, not future ones, so the written answer covers only the current or upcoming school year.

Fit the check inside your option period

Do the lookup and send the email before or during the Texas option period, so you can still act on a surprise assignment. The option period is short and negotiated per contract. If district offices are closed for summer or holidays, ask the question before you sign.

Check the campus rating yourself

Once you know the assigned campus, check its TEA rating and the rating year on TXSchools.gov. GreatSchools offers a second, attributed view of domain scores. State ratings are released on a delay and have sometimes been held up, so the grade you see may describe a school year that's already over.

Texas City ISD high schools

Texas City ISD operates two comprehensive high schools, and assignment depends entirely on where the home sits within the district's boundaries. A Texas City address doesn't automatically mean Texas City High, so check the zone map before assuming either campus.

Texas City High School

Texas City High School earned a 'B' rating in the 2026 TEA accountability data.

La Marque High School

The former La Marque ISD high school joined Texas City ISD in the merger. Like Texas City High, it earned a 'B' rating from TEA in 2026. Use the Texas City ISD site for its programs and bell schedule rather than older third-party sources.

Early college and dual credit with College of the Mainland

College of the Mainland partners with Texas City ISD to offer dual credit and a dedicated Early College High School (ECHS) program. Dual credit lets students take college courses that count for both high school and college credit. The ECHS program launched for incoming freshmen starting August 2023. It lets students earn up to 60 hours (about two years) of tuition-free college credit, with tuition, fees, and required textbooks covered by the district.

Seats and eligibility are limited, and not every university accepts every dual-credit course, so ask your target college how the credits transfer.

Texas City ISD middle schools

The district maintains separate middle-grade campuses across the Texas City and La Marque zones. TXschools.gov lists each campus's 2026 TEA score and domain scores. Grade configurations in a merged district can change over time, so confirm the grades each campus serves for the coming year directly with the district.

Blocker Middle School

Blocker Middle School serves middle-grade students in the Texas City ISD system.

La Marque Middle School

La Marque Middle School serves the middle grades for the La Marque side of the district. The feeder pattern from middle to high school is a district policy, not a permanent guarantee. Confirm it with the district rather than guessing from campus names.

Elementary and pre-K schools in Texas City

Texas City ISD operates multiple elementary campuses across its footprint, and TEA's 2026 accountability data show mixed results among them. Elementary zones are the smallest in the district and the most frequently redrawn to balance enrollment.

Elementary campuses and how they're assigned

Check the district's attendance map for the current campus list and the campus that serves your street. Ask the district to confirm how many elementary campuses will operate in the upcoming year. The campus a seller's children attended may not be the one your address is assigned to today.

Pre-K and early childhood centers

Texas offers state-funded pre-K to children who meet eligibility categories set by the state, so eligibility, not just your address, decides whether your child gets a seat. Ask Texas City ISD which categories apply and when registration opens. Seats depend on registration timing, so secure one before planning a move date around it.

Private schools in Texas City

Private schools operate independently of the public school districts, charge tuition, and handle admission directly at each campus.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School provides a tuition-based Catholic education alternative in Texas City. Contact the school directly to verify the grades it serves. Tuition is paid on top of the school portion of your property tax, which you owe regardless of where your child enrolls.

Questions to ask any private school

Ask about admission testing, grade-level openings, waitlist timing, and whether high school credits align with Texas graduation requirements. Ask about transportation as well, since most private schools don't provide buses. Private schools in this area are mostly small and single-campus, so a waitlist can matter more than the price. Ask about openings for your grade before you set a move date.

Charter schools near Texas City

Texas open-enrollment charters are public schools that don't use attendance zones and admit students from across multiple city limits. Buying a particular house doesn't get you into a charter school, because admission is by application, not by address.

Charter campuses that enroll Texas City students

Several charter networks operate in the greater Galveston County and Houston areas, and some accept students from the 77590 and 77591 ZIP codes. Check with individual charter organizations to confirm which campuses serve your grade levels. Charters rarely provide district-style bus routes, so drop-off and pick-up become your daily commitment. Ask each school about transportation before applying.

How charter admission works

Charters admit students by lottery when they receive more applications than they have seats. Application windows often close in late winter or spring, months before a typical summer move. Missing the deadline usually means your child goes straight to a waitlist, so ask each charter for its application window and lottery date early.

Colleges in and near Texas City

Options nearby serve graduating high school students, adults seeking technical training, and those pursuing four-year degrees. If you plan to drive to classes, check the commute at the times you'd travel.

College of the Mainland

Located in Texas City, College of the Mainland offers associate degrees, workforce training, and technical programs. In-district tuition depends on living within the college's taxing district, which isn't the same as having a Texas City address. Living just outside the boundary means paying higher tuition, so ask the admissions office whether your specific address qualifies.

University of Houston-Clear Lake

The University of Houston-Clear Lake, to the north, is the nearest four-year public university. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Drive time depends on I-45 traffic, which is unpredictable during rush hour.

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Texas A&M University at Galveston is a marine and maritime-focused branch campus on Pelican Island. It serves students pursuing degrees related to the ocean, the maritime industry, and marine biology. Its programs are specialized, so confirm the program you want is offered at the Galveston campus rather than only at the main campus in College Station.

Texas City ISD calendar and closings

Texas City ISD's Board-adopted 2026-2027 school calendar sets the first day of school for students as August 12, 2026. The first semester runs through December 18, 2026, and the last day of school is May 27, 2027.

Academic calendar

The district's online calendar details student holidays, early release days, and staff development days. Set your closing date so you're moved in before the first day of school. Neighboring districts publish their own calendars, which don't always align with Texas City ISD. If the zone map puts your home in Dickinson ISD or Hitchcock ISD, check that district's start date.

Weather and hurricane closings

Hurricane season runs through the first three months of the school year, so storm closings are part of the fall calendar here. The district announces closures through its official communication channels, so sign up for Texas City ISD closing alerts once you're under contract. Make-up days can be added to the end of the year after closings, which matters if you're planning a summer move date.

Texas City housing market and school-year timing

The median sale price for all homes fell 2.6% year over year in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. Single-family homes took a median 58 days to sell, which typically leaves room to plan a closing before the first day of school. If you need help timing a transaction around the academic calendar, April Aberle can guide you through the process. Buyers weighing the pros and cons of living in Texas City can find additional details in our community overview.

How long homes take to sell

A median figure hides the fast sales. Updated homes priced well can still go quickly, so do the address lookup before you tour, not after.

How much room there is to negotiate

Only about 15% of Texas City homes sold above asking recently, and the overall sale-to-list ratio was 97.3%. For illustration only: at that ratio, a home listed at $300,000 would close near $291,900. Single-family prices were essentially flat (up 0.2%), so your room to negotiate is in terms and timing more than in steep price cuts. Ask for a closing date that fits the school calendar, or for seller-paid closing costs to offset the buyer closing costs you'd otherwise bring to the table. The school district's rate makes up a share of your property tax bill, so confirm the district before estimating your taxes.

At a glance

Median sale price, all homes: $289,785 (90 days ending 2026-09-30), down 2.6% year over year
Median sale price, single-family homes: $296,882 (90 days ending 2026-09-30), up 0.2% year over year
Homes sold: 217 all homes, 210 single-family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Median days on market: 62 all homes, 58 single-family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Sale-to-list ratio: 97.3% all homes, 97.4% single-family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Share sold above list price: 15% all homes, 15.5% single-family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Months of supply: 5.4 all homes, 5.3 single-family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Homes for sale (inventory): 383 all homes, 367 single-family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Median price per square foot: $148 all homes, $149 single-family (90 days ending 2026-09-30)

Texas City schools FAQs

What is the address of the Texas City Independent School District?

Texas City ISD's central office is at 1700 Ninth Avenue North, Texas City, TX 77590. The main phone number is 409-916-0100.

Where is Texas City High School?

Check the official TEA or district records for the exact campus street address. Attendance is set by the home's location on the district's zone map, not by how close it is to the campus.

What is the best elementary school in Texas City, TX?

TEA's 2026 data show mixed results. Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary earned an overall 'C' rating (score 76). Heights Elementary was cited by TEA's statewide 2026 summary as a high-poverty campus example with a strong score in the high-80s to 90s range. GreatSchools offers a second view, but your address sets the assigned campus.

How does Texas City ISD compare with nearby school districts?

For 2026, Texas City ISD earned an overall TEA score of 77, Dickinson ISD earned an 88 (a 'B' rating) and Hitchcock ISD scored a 67 (a 'D' rating).

Is Texas City ISD an open district?

Yes. For the 2026-2027 school year, Texas City ISD offers open enrollment for non-resident students and for resident students who want to transfer campuses, from Pre-K through 12th grade. Intra-district campus transfer applications close June 1, and transfers are approved year by year.

What is the 90% rule in Texas schools?

Under Texas Education Code Section 25.092, a student in a class where attendance is taken each day must attend at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered to receive credit. The rule is subject to attendance-committee review of absences and other statutory exceptions.

How much does Our Lady of Fatima charge for tuition?

Tuition varies by school. Ask Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School for its current tuition schedule and whether it offers a multi-child rate.

Can I enroll my child in Texas City ISD before I close on a home?

Texas districts require proof of residency, and the accepted documents vary. Ask the Texas City ISD registrar whether a signed purchase contract with a closing date is accepted and what deadline applies after closing.