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Education
Brenham is home to Blinn College, one of the best community colleges in Texas and also the very first public school district in Texas. In addition to Brenham’s local educational assets, one of the largest universities in the nation, Texas A&M, is less than 45 minutes away.
Higher Education
Blinn College
Established in 1883, Blinn College offers two year accredited college-level academic transfer courses as well as one-and two-year technical programs and customized workforce training. It has the state's highest percentage of academic students who transfer to four-year universities and the highest percentage that complete their four-year degrees. It also has a better than 95% pass rate by technical program graduates on career-focused licensure and board exams. To learn more about Blinn College, please
click here.
A.W. Hodde, Jr., Technical Education Center
The A.W. Hodde, Jr., Technical Education Center marks an important partnership between education and local industries. This 12,000+ square foot state-of-the-art facility houses the most current programs and laboratories that will support the educational and training needs of the area well into the 21st century. The center will concentrate on program areas that focus on the current educational needs of Washington and surrounding counties. These six program areas will lead to career opportunities for entering workers, dislocated workers, or individuals seeking to make a career change.
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Business Management and Administration
• Construction Trades
• Equipment Operation and Safety
• Information Technology
To learn more about how the A.W. Hodde, Jr., Technical Education Center can satisfy your training needs, please
click here.
Public Elementary and Secondary Education
Brenham Independent School District
Established in 1875, Brenham had the first public school in Texas. Brenham ISD is the largest public school in the county with an enrollment of over 4,700 students and covers an area of 439 square miles. To learn more about Brenham ISD, please
click here.
Brenham High School is a leader in preparing our youth for the workforce. The Career & Technology Education Department teaches students what they need to know in order to become skilled and knowledgeable employees for the future. To learn more about the Career & Technology Education Department, please click here.
Private Elementary and Secondary Education
Brenham Christian Academy
Brenham Christian Academy is a 3rd-12th grade independent multi-demoninational school committed to providing a classic liberal arts & sciences education that is Christian at its core and college preparatory in its focus. To learn more about Brenham Christian Academy, please click here.
First Baptist Church School & Early Education Center
First Baptist Church School & Early Education Center (EEC) was established by Brenham's First Baptist Church in 1977 and is open to children of all faiths. The school is dedicated to excellence in academics and to providing a lovingly structured Christian environment. To learn more about First Baptist Church School & Early Education Center, please click here.
Grace Lutheran Church and School
Grace Shcool's total educational program stretches from infants, six weeks of age, all the way through the eighth grade. A comprehensive curriculum is used in all areas of the school and enrichment programs such as art, music, athletics, cheer, and physical education are also offered. To learn more about Grace Lutheran Church and School, please click here.
St. Paul's Christian Day School
St. Paul's Christian Day School is committed to sharing the love of Jesus Christ with children, their families, and the community through a quality Early Childhood/Elementary Education program that is developmentally appropriate and fun, in a loving, caring, nurturing Chritian environment. To learn more about St. Paul's Christian Day School, please click here.
Below is educational information for the population of Brenham.
| SCHOOL ENROLLMENT |
Number |
Percent |
| Nursery school, preschool |
281 |
6.0% |
| Kindergarten |
156 |
3.3% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8) |
1,413 |
30.2% |
| High school (grades 9-12) |
711 |
15.2% |
| College or graduate school |
2,112 |
45.2% |
| |
|
|
| EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |
|
|
| Less than 9th grade |
1,413 |
15.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
1,001 |
10.9% |
| High school graduate |
2,756 |
29.9% |
| Some college, no degree |
1,623 |
17.6% |
| Associate's degree |
557 |
6.0% |
| Bachelor's degree |
1,251 |
13.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree |
608 |
6.6% |
| |
|
|
| Percent high graduate or higher |
(X) |
73.8% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher |
(X) |
20.2% |