For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,628 students in Bandera, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bandera, TX are Hill Country Elementary School, Bandera Middle School and Alkek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bandera, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bandera have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bandera, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill Country Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6346 Fm 1283
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bandera Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Cherry St
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3899
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3899
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Alkek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1798 Hwy 173 S
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Bandera, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bandera, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bandera, TX include Hill Country Elementary School, Bandera Middle School and Alkek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bandera?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bandera.
What is the racial composition of students in Bandera?
Bandera public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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