Best Public Schools in Fresno, TX

The city of Fresno, Texas, is home to four schools within the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd), primarily serving elementary grades (PK-5) with a total enrollment of about 2,181 students, and is characterized by a high level of economic disadvantage, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 77.2% across its three elementary campuses.

Among the elementary schools, Lula Belle Goodman Elementary stands out as the relative top performer, earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 31st percentile statewide for 2025-2026—a notable improvement from its previous 1-star rating. It is the largest school in the city with 857 students and is the only one to achieve a proficiency rate above 50% in any English-taught subject (5th Grade Reading). In contrast, Walter Moses Burton Elementary spends the most per student ($14,124) but does not see higher test scores, while Rosa Parks Elementary has the lowest spending ($11,806). The outlier is The Tshepang Center Fresno, an alternative school serving just 8 students in grades 8-11, which lacks test scores and a state ranking, making direct comparisons impossible.

Key metrics reveal that all three elementary schools perform significantly below state averages, with combined average proficiency in English Reading at 39.1% (state: 54.2%) and Mathematics at 32.4% (state: 47.0%). Science is a critical weakness, with 5th Grade STAAR scores averaging just 16.6% proficiency. A fascinating finding is the "Spanish advantage" in early math: at Lula Belle Goodman Elementary, 3rd graders taking the math test in Spanish scored 56.1% proficient, far outperforming their English-testing peers (25.6%). Despite being part of a high-performing district (Fort Bend ISD ranks in the 69th percentile statewide), Fresno’s schools all rank in the bottom 31st percentile, highlighting a significant intra-district inequity likely tied to the area's high poverty rate. However, Lula Belle Goodman Elementary shows a clear upward trend, making it a key school to watch for potential best practices.