For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,007 students in Bells, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Bells, TX are Bells High School, Bells Elementary School and Pritchard J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bells, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bells have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bells, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bells High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3603
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3603
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Scott Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3601
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3601
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pritchard J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1510 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3602
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3602
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bells, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Bells, TX include Bells High School, Bells Elementary School and Pritchard J High School.
How many public schools are located in Bells?
3 public schools are located in Bells.
What is the racial composition of students in Bells?
Bells public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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