For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,534 students in Willis, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Willis, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Willis, TX are W Lloyd Meador Elementary School, Turner Elementary School and Parmley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willis, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Willis have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Willis, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W Lloyd Meador Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10020 Fm 830
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-7550
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-7550
Gr: K-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10575 Hwy 75 N
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1289
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1289
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Parmley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Campbell St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1231
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1231
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Edward B Cannan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7639 County Line Rd
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-8660
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-8660
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Robert P Brabham Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Fm 830
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-2312
Willis, TX 77318
(936) 890-2312
Gr: 6-8 | 1,179 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Willis High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10005 Hwy 75 N
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1250
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,809 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
C C Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Gerald St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1241
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1241
Gr: K-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Lynn Lucas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1304 N Campbell St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1274
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1274
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Jjaep
Alternative School
207 Philpot
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1302
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1302
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
103 Wildkat Dr
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-1400
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 890-1400
Gr: PK | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Stubblefield Academy
Alternative School
207 Philpot St
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1302
Willis, TX 77378
(936) 856-1302
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Willis, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Willis, TX include W Lloyd Meador Elementary School, Turner Elementary School and Parmley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Willis?
12 public schools are located in Willis.
What percentage of students in Willis go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Willis are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Willis?
Willis public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Willis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Willis include: Parmley Elementary School vs. Turner Elementary School, Turner Elementary School vs. Parmley Elementary School, C C Hardy Elementary School vs. Parmley Elementary School
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