Schools in West, TX¶
Public Schools¶
West is served by the West Independent School District (WISD).
West ISD Schools¶
| School | Address | Grades | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School | 825 Cottonwood Rd, West, TX 76691 | PK–5 | (254) 981-2200 |
| West Middle School | 1008 Jerry Mashek Dr, West, TX 76691 | 6–8 | (254) 981-2120 |
| West High School | 1008 Jerry Mashek Dr, West, TX 76691 | 9–12 | (254) 981-2050 |
West ISD District Administration is located at 406 W Shook St, West, TX 76691 — (254) 981-2000.
Ratings and Information¶
- TEA 2025 Academic Accountability: West ISD earned an A — confirmed for 2025, maintaining its top rating.
- TEA 2024–2025 Financial (FIRST) Rating: West ISD received a B in financial accountability.
- GreatSchools.org gives West High School a 6/10 rating; parent reviews are generally very positive, praising the welcoming atmosphere and dedicated teachers.
- The district has a 99.1% graduation rate.
- West ISD serves approximately 1,200 students across its three campuses.
Private Schools¶
- St. Mary's Catholic School (PK–8) — Also known as St. Mary's School of the Assumption. Located at 507 W Spruce St, West, TX 76691 — (254) 826-5991 — stmaryswest.com. A private Catholic school that has served the West community for over 100 years, with approximately 136 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 10:1.
Homeschooling¶
For families interested in homeschooling, there are several resources and associations available in the Central Texas area:
- Texas Home Educators (THE): A statewide organization that provides resources and support for homeschooling families.
- TheHomeSchoolMom.com: Lists various homeschool groups in Texas.
- Texas Home School Coalition (THSC): Offers a search tool to find local homeschool groups.
Sources: WestISD.net, TexasTribune.org, GreatSchools.org, Private School Review.