Schools in Midland, Texas: Public, Private and Charter

If you’re moving to Midland with kids, figuring out schools is usually near the top of the list. The good news is you have options: two public school districts, several public charter schools, a long list of private schools, and homeschooling. This guide walks through each one, with a link to the official source so you can check the details yourself.

We’re not ranking anything here. Every family is different, and the right fit is something you’ll find by visiting and asking questions. Rules and dates change every year, so check the linked page before you act.

Public Schools: Start With Your Address

Two public school districts serve Midland County: Midland ISD and Greenwood ISD. Which district your home falls in depends on the address, so check before you sign a lease or make an offer if a specific district matters to you. The Texas Education Agency’s School District Locator shows district boundaries and lets you search by district or county. If you’re still choosing where to live, our Midland neighborhoods guide is a good companion to this one.

Midland ISD

Midland ISD runs elementary, junior high and high school campuses across Midland. Its enrollment page is the place to start, with links to online enrollment, registration requirements, proof of residence and attendance zones.

Find your zoned school

Your home address decides your neighborhood (zoned) school. Midland ISD’s attendance zones page links to a Find My School search tool where you type in an address and see the assigned campuses. The district says the tool shows the zoned school for the current year and future years, including where students will attend after a planned grade reconfiguration in the 2028-2029 school year.

How to enroll as a new student

Midland ISD handles new student enrollment online. Its online enrollment page lays out the steps: request a New Student Online Enrollment portal account, log in, choose to enroll a student, fill out the application, upload the required documents and submit. The campus registrar then reviews it and contacts you if anything else is needed. New student enrollment covers anyone new to the district, including new kindergartners.

That page lists these required documents:

• Your student’s birth certificate
• Your student’s Social Security card
• Current immunization records
• Proof of address, such as a current gas, water or electric bill, a current lease signed by you and your landlord, or a builder’s contract signed by you and the builder

Depending on your situation, the district may also ask for things like 504 or special education paperwork, guardianship or foster care documents, or name change and adoption records. Midland ISD’s proof of residence page goes into more detail by living situation (owning, closing on a new home, renting, or living with another family) and says a valid, unexpired driver license, state ID or passport is required for identification when you enroll. If you’ve just moved and your utilities aren’t in your name yet, our new resident checklist covers getting those set up.

Schools of choice, magnet programs and transfers

Your zoned school isn’t the only option in Midland ISD. The district’s Schools of Choice page lists programs that include dual language, fine arts, communication and technology, gifted and talented, a Young Women’s Leadership Academy and an Early College program for grades 9 through 12. The district’s homepage refers to it as Early College High School at Midland College.

Applications for schools of choice, magnet schools and transfers all go through a system called Apply Midland. The district’s Apply Midland page explains it simply: if you’re enrolling at your neighborhood school, use the regular online enrollment. If you want a school of choice or a campus outside your zone, apply through Apply Midland first, then complete enrollment once you accept an offer.

A few things to know about timing:

• Magnet schools. Midland ISD’s magnet information page names Bowie Fine Arts Academy and Pease Communications & Technology Academy. It describes a short application window in the fall for the following school year and a lottery that sorts applicants by priority (such as siblings or staff) and a random number, with a waitlist for those who don’t get an offer.
• Transfers. The student transfers page covers moving to a neighborhood school other than your zoned one. Transfers are reviewed against set criteria and available space, and the page says students need good attendance and a clean discipline record. It also notes new transfer applications are needed for kindergarten, 7th grade and 9th grade.
• Choice schools. The same transfers page says choice school applications are open year round.

Application windows are posted for each school year, so check the current year’s dates on those pages. The district lists applymidland@midlandisd.net as the contact for questions.

Pre-K in Midland ISD

Midland ISD’s pre-K eligibility page says a child must turn 3 or 4 on or before September 1 of the enrollment year. For free, state-eligible pre-K, the child also needs to meet at least one of the state criteria. Those include qualifying for the National School Lunch Program, receiving SNAP or TANF benefits, limited English proficiency (based on district testing), foster care, homelessness, being the child of an active duty military member, being the child of a Star of Texas award recipient, or being the child of a classroom teacher in the district.

If your child doesn’t meet those criteria, the same page points to a tuition-based pre-K option. Both types of pre-K applications go through Apply Midland, and you’ll need your child’s birth certificate, proof of residency and, for state-eligible pre-K, proof of eligibility. For licensed daycare and preschool outside the district, browse our childcare directory.

Greenwood ISD

Greenwood ISD is the other public school district in Midland County, with its district office at 2700 FM 1379 in Midland. The Greenwood ISD website lists four campuses (Greenwood Elementary, Greenwood Intermediate, James R. Brooks Middle School and Greenwood High School) plus pre-K, serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district’s site does not describe its boundaries in plain terms, so use TEA’s district locator or contact the district to confirm whether your address is in Greenwood ISD.

Registration happens online through the Ascender Parent Portal, linked from the “New and Returning Student Registration” page on the district site. Greenwood’s most recent registration notice lists these documents for new students: proof of residence (a utility bill with a service address matching your driver license, or a Greenwood ISD residency affidavit), a parent’s driver license, and your child’s birth certificate, Social Security card and immunization record. Registration opens on a set date each summer, so check the district site for the current year’s timing.

Charter Schools in Midland

Charter schools are public schools that run under a state charter instead of a traditional district. The Texas Education Agency’s charter resources for parents page says they are open enrollment, can’t discriminate in admissions, and must use a lottery when applications outnumber available seats. TEA also has a charter locator map.

These charter campuses operate in Midland, based on TEA’s list of open-enrollment charter campuses and each school’s own site:

• IDEA Henry lists grades K through 12 on its campus page. IDEA’s Permian Basin page describes it as a tuition-free public school.
• Harmony Science Academy Midland describes itself as a tuition-free public charter school for grades PreK through 7th.
• Premier High School of Midland is part of ResponsiveEd and calls itself a tuition-free high school in Midland. TEA’s list shows grades 9 through 12.
• RMA Public Schools Midland (Richard Milburn Academy) is a high school campus. RMA lists grades 9 through 12 and the Midland campus page describes four-hour school days.
• Texas Leadership of Midland appears on TEA’s charter campus list with grades kindergarten through 12th.
• Midland Academy Charter School appears on TEA’s charter campus list with grades kindergarten through 8th.

Midland ISD also partners with some campuses that are run in cooperation with outside organizations, such as IDEA Travis and the Pre-K Academy at Midland College. Midland ISD says to contact those campuses directly to enroll.

Private Schools in Midland

Midland has private schools with a range of approaches, from faith-based college prep to Montessori, classical education and schools built for students with learning differences. TEA notes it has no oversight of private schools, so admissions, tuition and calendars come straight from each school. Here’s what each school says about itself on its own website, with a link to its listing in our private schools directory.

• Trinity School of Midland describes itself as a private, Christian, college preparatory school for grades PreK through 12.
• Midland Christian School says it is accredited through the National Christian Schools Association.
• St. Ann’s Catholic School is a Catholic, coeducational school serving PreK3 through 8th grade.
• Holy Cross Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in Midland.
• The Hillander School is a coeducational private school enrolling students from age three through sixth grade.
• Hillcrest School is a private, nonprofit, Cognia-accredited school for students with learning differences in grades K through 12, with a focus on dyslexia and ADHD.
• Bynum School specializes in teaching individuals with special needs from age three through adult.
• Yucca Learning is a Montessori-based school and Acton Academy, with programs starting at 15 months and continuing through high school.
• Noble Roots Classical Academy serves pre-kindergarten through third grade, blending classical education with Charlotte Mason-inspired methods.

Homeschooling in Texas

Homeschooling is a legal option in Texas. The Texas Education Agency’s home schooling page says it has been a legal alternative to public school since 1994, and that home-taught children are exempt from compulsory attendance in the same way private school students are. Parents need to follow a course of study that includes good citizenship. TEA says it does not regulate, approve, register or accredit homeschool programs, and the state does not award diplomas to homeschooled students. TEA also says homeschooled students can enter public school at any time.

The libraries in Midland are a big help for homeschool families, too.

Colleges Nearby

• Midland College is on North Garfield in Midland and offers associate degrees, certificates, some bachelor’s degrees and dual credit for area high schools, including Greenwood and Midland ISD campuses.
• The University of Texas Permian Basin has its main campus in Odessa and a Midland campus on West Highway 191, according to its campus map page.

Your First Steps

• Look up your address in Midland ISD’s Find My School tool, or TEA’s district locator if you might be in Greenwood ISD.
• Gather documents: birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization records, proof of address and your photo ID.
• If you’re interested in a school of choice, magnet program, charter or private school, check its application window now, since some only open once a year.
• Enroll online with your district, then follow up with the campus if you haven’t heard back.
• Once school is sorted, our Moving to Midland, Texas guide and Living in Midland hub cover the rest of settling in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out which school my child is zoned for in Midland?
Midland ISD has a Find My School tool on its attendance zones page. Type in your address and it shows your assigned campuses. If your address may be in Greenwood ISD, use TEA’s School District Locator or contact Greenwood ISD.

What documents do I need to enroll in Midland ISD?
Midland ISD’s online enrollment page lists your student’s birth certificate, Social Security card, current immunization records and proof of address. The district also requires a valid photo ID for the parent or guardian at enrollment.

Can my child go to a Midland ISD school outside our zone?
Yes, through a school of choice, magnet application or transfer, all submitted through Apply Midland. Magnet and transfer applications have set windows each year, while Midland ISD says choice school applications are open year round.

Do charter schools in Midland charge tuition?
Charter schools are public schools. IDEA, Harmony Science Academy Midland and Premier High School of Midland each describe themselves as tuition-free. TEA says charters must hold a lottery when applications outnumber available seats.

Who oversees homeschooling in Texas?
No state agency approves or registers homeschools. TEA says it does not regulate homeschool programs, and parents must follow a course of study that includes good citizenship.