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Best Education Companies in Texas, United States

The 418 best Education companies in Texas, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Esc16.

418companies tracked
$802.4Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
68have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · EDUCATION × TEXAS

Our analysis of 96 Education companies

$11.9b in tracked funding; 98% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

96companies analysed
98%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
2000median founding year
66median Fliar Index™
224kcombined LinkedIn audience
68%of audience held by top 3
5companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Education companies in Texas

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageEmployeesTech stackWeb popularityRecent signals
1Esc16
Provider of educational services to school districts
42Funding top 43%Growth top 45%Market bottom 45%Tech bottom 37%
All 5 signals ▾
Fundingtop 43%
Growthtop 45%
Marketbottom 45%
Techbottom 37%
Globalbottom 33%
Funding: Raised $174M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 20 yrs (0.2/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 42/100
$174M82 mo agoFunding Raised223DreamWeaverGoogle Mapslit-html+12Top 5M—
2Esc18
Provider of professional development, training, and support for educational organizations
67Tech top 22%Growth top 35%Funding top 37%Market bottom 42%
All 5 signals ▾
Techtop 22%
Growthtop 35%
Fundingtop 37%
Marketbottom 42%
Globalbottom 33%
Tech: 67 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100
$110M8 mo agoFunding Raised139Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspacePHP+24Top 5M—
3CC Independent School
Copperas Cove ISD serves the educational needs of more than 8,200 students in grades Pre-K-12 with a staff of…
$60M12 mo agoFunding Raised443Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Node.js+14Top 5M—
4Sulross Edu
University provides higher education programs, research opportunities, and community engagement initiatives
$54M10 mo agoFunding Raised71WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+27Top 5M—
5Midlandisd
Midland ISD: Empowering students through comprehensive education and community engagement
$51M80 mo agoFunding Raised2,554Apple iCloud MailCodeMirrorFirebase+23Top 1M1 award
6Collin College
Institute offering multiple courses across engineering stream
$46M142 mo agoFunding Raised5JavaResinRequireJS+18Top 500k—
7KIPP Texas Public Schools
Operator of K-12 school
$45M133 mo agoFunding Raised367WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+27Top 500k1 award
8HCCS
Offers academic programs, workforce training, and student support services
$38M135 mo agoFunding Raised12Node.jsSails.jsExpress+21Top 50k—
9Kingsville Independent School District
Operator of public education, providing academic resources and extracurricular activities
$30M146 mo agoFunding Raised114Apple iCloud MailDreamWeaverList.js+9Top 5M—
10IDEA Public Schools
Operator of K-12 schools
$29M14 mo agoFunding Raised5,209WordPressMySQLPHP+36Top 500k8 job openings
11PISD
Public school district providing education to students and related support services
$18M12 mo agoFunding Raised6,037Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+29Top 500k—
12La Petite Academy
Chain of educational daycare centers
$15M324 mo agoAcquired11,862Windows ServerGoogle MapsZURB Foundation+28Top 500k—
13Coram Deo Academy
Operator of K-12 school
$14M110 mo agoFunding Raised166Craft CMSSentryPHP+23Top 5M—
14Aisd
Provider of K-12 public education services
$12M120 mo agoFunding Raised4,571WordPressMySQLPHP+23Top 100k1 job opening · 1 expansion
15KidStrong
Chain of child development training center
$10M2 mo agoSeries A159Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+36Top 1M—
16Kaufman Independent School
Kaufman Independent School District is a public school district based in Kaufman, Texas (USA).
$10M141 mo agoFunding Raised73Node.jsVarnishGSAP+9Top 5M—
17Socorro Independent School District
Public school district offering educational services and resources to students and parents
$7M12 mo agoFunding Raised1Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Node.js+22Top 500k—
18Tamuct
University provides higher education, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees.
$6M13 mo agoFunding Raised115WordPress Block EditorWordPressApple iCloud Mail+30Top 1M—
19Encoura
Educational data science, analytics, and research platform
$6M158 mo agoAcquired67Builder.ioApple iCloud MailNode.js+20Top 5M—
20Xplortoday
Chain of pre-schools
$6M118 mo agoAcquired201———
21San Juan Bautista
Provider of medical, nursing, and public health academic degree programs
$6M6 mo agoFunding Raised—GravPHPBootstrap+10Top 5M—
22University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler
Provider of educational programs, medical research, and patient healthcare services
$6M172 mo agoFunding Raised369———
23BasePoint Academy
Offers coaching classes on multiple academic subjects to K-12 students
$5M44 mo agoFunding Raised29WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+34Top 5M2 expansions · 3 awards
24ForgeNow
Provider of multiple professional training programs
$5M49 mo agoSeries A21WordPressMySQLPHP+36Top 5M—
25ICDL Graduate School
Provider of graduate-level degrees in psychology, leadership, and human development
$4M13 mo agoFunding Raised830WordPressMySQLPHP+35Top 5M—
26George Gervin Academy
Operator of public charter schools providing education for grades Pre-K–12
$4M182 mo agoFunding Raised69DreamWeaverList.jscore-js+9Top 10M—
27Eanesisd
Eanes ISD - A K-12 independent school district in Austin, Texas.
$4M150 mo agoFunding Raised178Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceCodeMirror+27Top 5M—
28Texas A&M University-San Antonio
University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams
$3M12 mo agoFunding Raised1,934Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365TypeScript+23Top 1M—
29UNTSYSTEM
Network of higher education institutions providing academic programs and resources
$2M177 mo agoFunding Raised431DrupalOmni CMSApple iCloud Mail+15Top 1M—
30Diadelamujerlatina
Provider of healthcare access support and culturally tailored health education
$2M24 mo agoFunding Raised13WordPressMySQLPHP+20Top 50M—
31Proximity Learning
Provider of virtual K-12 teacher staffing services
$2M185 mo agoAcquired290WebflowAmazon Web ServicesSwiper+25Top 5M—
32Texas Southmost College
College offering multiple courses across diversified streams
$2M163 mo agoFunding Raised336WordPressMySQLPHP+33Top 500k—
33Flour Bluff ISD
District provides educational programs for students from early childhood through high school
$2M6 mo agoFunding Raised39WordPressMySQLPHP+23Top 5M3 job openings
34UAHT
Provider of anti-human trafficking services and community education
$2M179 mo agoFunding Raised30WordPressMySQLPHP+24Top 50M—
35Lajoyaisd Exact Match
La Joya ISD is an independent school district serving preschool through 12th-grade students, that provides…
$2M129 mo agoFunding Raised1,425Node.jsVarnishGSAP+11Top 500k—
36School Spirit Pays
Provider of funds for schools
$2M164 mo agoSeed————
37Coder Kids
Provider of after school and summer camp programs that teach kids computer programming
$1M29 mo agoFunding Raised—Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTypeScript+18Top 5M—
38Pilot Point School District
Public school district providing education to students in various grade levels
$1M6 mo agoFunding Raised—Apple iCloud MailDreamWeaverJava+13Top 5M—
39Texas Institute of Science
University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams
$1M201 mo agoEarly Stage————
40Essilor Vision Foundation
Non-profit public charity that empowers children by giving them the ability to see clearly
$1M79 mo agoFunding Raised55WordPressMySQLPHP+10Top 50M—
41Learning List
Provider of k-12 based instructional materials review services designed to help educators
$1000K162 mo agoSeed18———
42Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District
Operator of public education, offering academic, athletic, and enrichment programs
$794K170 mo agoFunding Raised1,656WordPressSentryApple iCloud Mail+29Top 1M—
43Agile Mind
Provider of mathematics and science focused after school educational courses
$757K147 mo agoSeed54
54 → 91 (+69%)
———
44Sensible Self Defense
Provider of self-defense based training programs
$575K182 mo agoSeed————
45Diboll ISD
Diboll ISD - Home
$397K204 mo agoFunding Raised289PHPFacebook LoginBootstrap+19Top 5M1 job opening
46EMSiSD
Public school district providing education to elementary, middle, and high school students
$306K204 mo agoFunding Raised1,569Windows ServerFacebook LoginVimeo+23Top 500k—
47Ingram Independent School District
Operator of public educational institutions providing academic and extracurricular activities
$296K204 mo agoFunding Raised—TypeScriptWindows ServerJW Player+13Top 5M—
48Latexo Independent School
The official Twitter account for Latexo Independent School District.
$115K178 mo agoFunding Raised33JavaBootstrapApache HTTP Server+14Top 10M—
49Campbell ISD
Operator of a public school district providing education and support
$113K178 mo agoFunding Raised64Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceCodeMirror+16Top 5M—

Top 12 Education companies in Texas

#1
Funding Raised · Midland, Texas · founded 1997 · 139 employees
$110.2Mraised
▾

Provider of professional development, training, and support for educational organizations. It offers resources designed to enhance instructional practices and leadership skills within educational settings. The organization facilitates collaborative learning opportunities and provides access to specialized expertise. Its services aim to improve outcomes for educators and the communities they serve.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 22%
Growth
top 35%
Funding
top 37%
Market
bottom 42%
Global
bottom 33%
Tech: 67 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare · Devops: Nginx, Varnish
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $110M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 19 yrs (0.4/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Sep 2025)
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$2.4M
  • Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$21.8M
  • Jul 2011Grant (prize money)$11.5M
  • Apr 2011Grant (prize money)$21.7M
Investors
ED, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Tech stack
AlertifyjsAngularApple Icloud MailBabelBootstrapCart Functionality
#2
Series A · Frisco, Texas · founded 2015 · 159 employees
$10Mraised
▾

Chain of child development training center

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 8k LinkedIn followers — 3.4% of this cohort's audience · 84 engagements/post (3.6× cohort median)
Activity: 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2026PE—
  • Apr 2022Series A$10M
Founders & team
Megin SharpFounder
Investors
Princeton Equity Group, Level 5 Capital Partners
Tech stack
AmpAngularApple Icloud MailBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#3
Funding Raised · Texas · founded 1994 · 71 employees
$54.1Mraised
▾

University provides higher education programs, research opportunities, and community engagement initiatives. It offers academic affairs, degree programs, and various departments across multiple colleges. The university supports enrollment services, financial aid, and student life, including residential living, career services, and student organizations. Additionally, it engages in community outreach through research institutes, alumni relations, and athletic programs.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Grant (prize money)—
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$1.4M
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$1.4M
  • Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$2.8M
Investors
ED, USGS, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailAzure
#4
Funding Raised · Copperas Cove, Texas · founded 1997 · 443 employees
$59.9Mraised
▾

Copperas Cove ISD serves the educational needs of more than 8,200 students in grades Pre-K-12 with a staff of more than 1,300 teachers, administrators, and support personnel. There is one Pre-K center, six elementary schools, two junior high schools and two high schools, one being an alternative school of choice.\n\nCopperas Cove schools offer a well-balanced, objective-based curriculum to all students, regardless of special need or condition. The District is committed to providing safe, quality schools that ensure the highest level of student preparation necessary for success in a competitive, rapidly changing world. The program encompasses early childhood education, prekindergarten through

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 710 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$3.4M
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$3.4M
  • May 2012Grant (prize money)$51.9K
  • Jan 2012Grant (prize money)$14.6M
Investors
ED
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCore-JsFacebook PixelGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Tag Manager
#5
Funding Raised · Puerto Rico, Texas · founded 2000
$6Mraised
▾

Provider of medical, nursing, and public health academic degree programs. It offers doctorate and master's level programs in medicine, nursing practice, and public health. Bachelor's level programs are available in science of nursing. Academic resources include a library, research facilities, and student support services.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2025Grant (prize money)$3M
  • 2024Grant (prize money)$982.5K
  • 2023Grant (prize money)$1M
  • 2015Grant (prize money)—
Investors
HRSA, HHS
Tech stack
AccessibeApache Http ServerBootstrapCdnjsCloudflareDatatables
#6
Funding Raised · Weslaco, Texas · founded 2000 · 5209 employees
$29.2Mraised
▾

Operator of K-12 schools

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 59k LinkedIn followers — 26.1% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 8 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +8 · hiring: Special Education Teacher, Karlgarten Co-Teacher
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$2.6M
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$84.7K
  • Apr 2012Grant (prize money)$11.4M
  • Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$8.7M
Founders & team
Tom TorkelsonCo-Founder
Investors
ED, United States Department of Agriculture, BBVA Momentum
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerApache Http ServerBabelCart FunctionalityCdnjsCloudflare
#7
Funding Raised · Plano, Texas · founded 1995 · 6037 employees
$17.7Mraised
▾

Public school district providing education to students and related support services. It offers academic programs for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district provides various support services, including counseling, health services, and special education. It also manages facilities, transportation, and food services for students.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 15k LinkedIn followers — 6.9% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$1.4M
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$1.4M
  • Jun 2014Grant (prize money)$6.9M
  • Jun 2009Grant (prize money)$72.4K
Investors
HHS, ED
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailAudioeyeBabelBackbone.JsBootstrapCart Functionality
#8
Funding Raised · Corpus Christi, Texas · founded 2000 · 39 employees
$1.8Mraised
▾

District provides educational programs for students from early childhood through high school. It focuses on academic excellence and student achievement, offering programs from early childhood education to career and technology pathways. The district fosters innovation, encourages community engagement, and prepares students for future success through academic programs, extracurricular activities, and community partnerships. It also provides resources and support services for students, families, and employees.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 613 LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +3 · hiring: Drone Teacher, Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Coordinator
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2025Grant (prize money)$18.7K
  • May 2012Grant (prize money)$18.2K
  • Jan 2012Grant (prize money)$212.1K
  • Nov 2011Grant (prize money)$18.7K
Investors
ED
Tech stack
Anime.JsBluehostBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementEndurance Page Cache
#9
Funding Raised · El Paso, Texas · founded 1999 · 1 employees
$7.4Mraised
▾

Socorro Independent School District (SISD) provides online access to information for students and parents worldwide. The district offers student enrollment, job opportunities, athletics tickets, and a variety of educational resources. SISD is committed to providing a seamless communication system for its community.

Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$979.3K
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$979.3K
  • Jun 2013Grant (prize money)$386K
  • Jun 2012Grant (prize money)$1.2M
Founders & team
Sandra TrevinoOwnerXavier TorreCEO
Investors
ED, Ojp, Military Health
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerApple Icloud MailAppnexusAzureBootstrapBootstrap Icons
#10
Funding Raised · Pilot Point, Texas · founded 2000
$1.2Mraised
▾

Public school district providing education to students in various grade levels. It manages early childhood, elementary, middle, and high schools. The district offers academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services for students. It also provides resources and information for parents, staff, and the community.

Funding rounds
  • Nov 2025Grant (prize money)$150.9K
  • Jan 2012Grant (prize money)—
  • Jan 2012Grant (prize money)$117.9K
  • Dec 2011Grant (prize money)$113.3K
Investors
ED
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerApple Icloud MailDreamweaverFacebook LoginGoogle Font ApiGoogle Hosted Libraries
#11
Funding Raised · Killeen, Texas · founded 2009 · 115 employees
$6.5Mraised
▾

University provides higher education, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. It focuses on academics, research, and student life, providing resources for students, faculty, and staff. The university also facilitates community engagement through events and partnerships.

Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$42K
  • Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$349K
  • Jun 2009Grant (prize money)$145.8K
  • Jun 2009Grant (prize money)$862.3K
Investors
National Science Foundation, United States Department of Agriculture
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailAzureAzure Edge Network
#12
Funding Raised · San Antonio, Texas · founded 2009 · 1934 employees
$3.3Mraised
▾

University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$372K
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$204.1K
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$120K
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$329.4K
Investors
HRSA, ED, National Science Foundation
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon Web ServicesAngularApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailAppnexus

Funding & investor landscape

$802.4Mtotal disclosed funding
60companies funded
310disclosed rounds
1rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
ED38 rounds
HHS18 rounds
National Science Foundation12 rounds
Capital Factory6 rounds
Military Health6 rounds
HRSA5 rounds
Ojp5 rounds
BBVA Momentum4 rounds
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration4 rounds
USGS4 rounds

Notable founders

Megin Sharp
Founder · KidStrong
Tom Torkelson
Co-Founder · IDEA Public Schools
Sandra Trevino
Owner · Socorro Independent School District
Xavier Torre
CEO · Socorro Independent School District
Sehba Ali
CEO · KIPP Texas Public Schools
James Thornock
Owner · Coder Kids
Kimberly Dobbins
Co-Founder · BasePoint Academy
Blake Serpa
Founder and CEO · BasePoint Academy
Robert Holmes
Co-Founder · ForgeNow
Alan Marshall
CEO & President · Coram Deo Academy
Judith Rogala
ex-CEO · La Petite Academy
Karen Stokes
CEO · Xplortoday
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 7,777,386 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Education coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH IN TEXAS · Consumer & Industrial

How research on Edtech in Texas is moving

A read on the academic research around Edtech in Texas — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 188 papers.

Texas A&M, UT Austin, and North Texas lead cautiously optimistic edtech research (mean stance 0.27), focusing predominantly on online/blended learning integration and innovative teaching methods, with advancements outpacing concerns.

188 papers · stance +0.27 · 11% breakthrough · 35% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • Texas A&M University46
  • University of North Texas32
  • The University of Texas at Austin24
  • Texas Tech University16
  • The University of Texas at Arlington13
leading researchers
Zhihong Xu · Yeping Li · George Siemens · Gerald Knezek · Shuai Ma · Ashlynn Kogut
prism intelligence · tone & topics
97% positive · 2% critical tone
EducationBusinessArtificial IntelligenceMathematicsData ScienceMachine Learning
▲ Breakthroughs17 · 9%
▲ 2%→11% share
▲5.5× share momentum0 median citations88% since 2021mostly methods-led
Adaptive learning research is surging — field-share jumped 2%→11% with 4 newly emerging papers in Texas Edtech.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Adaptive learning5
  • Instructional design3
  • Learning analytics2
  • Engineering education2
  • Training (meteorology)2
Newly emergingAdaptive learning 0→4 · Instructional design 0→3
Landmark Personalized adaptive learning: an emerging pedagogical approach enabled by a smart learning environment · 376 cites
◆ Advancements86 · 46%
▼ 48%→43% share
▼0.9× share momentum0 median citations67% since 2021mostly empirical
Virtual reality in science education is intensifying — VR papers rose from 1 to 6 since baseline across Texas Edtech.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Virtual reality1→6
  • Science education1→5
  • Blended learning1→4
  • Teaching method1→4
  • Educational technology9→11
Newly emergingInstructional design 0→6 · Active learning (machine learning) 0→5 · Cognition 0→5
Landmark Effects of game‐based learning on students' mathematics achievement: A meta‐analysis · 338 cites
▼ Concerns55 · 29%
▲ 28%→31% share
▲1.1× share momentum0 median citations76% since 2021mostly empirical
Educational technology concerns are escalating — papers flagged problematic grew from 4 to 11, with Analytics newly emerging at 7.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Educational technology4→11
  • Professional development1→4
  • Curriculum1→3
  • Social media1→3
  • Learning analytics3→5
Newly emergingAnalytics 0→7 · Generative grammar 0→3 · Engineering education 0→3
Landmark Ethical and privacy principles for learning analytics · 502 cites

Common questions

How many Education companies are there in Texas, United States?
Radar tracks 418 indexable Education companies headquartered in Texas, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Education companies in Texas, United States?
The Education companies in Texas, United States on this list have raised a combined $802.4M in disclosed equity funding across 60 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Education company in Texas, United States?
Esc16 is the highest-funded Education company in Texas, United States, with $173.7M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Education companies in Texas, United States are funded?
60 of the 418 Education companies in Texas, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Education unicorns are there in Texas, United States?
None of the Education companies in Texas, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Texas, United States Education companies?
The most active investors in Texas, United States Education companies on this list include ED, HHS, National Science Foundation, Capital Factory, Military Health.
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