For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,430 students in Belton, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Belton, TX are Lakewood Elementary School, Sparta Elementary School and Leon Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belton, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Belton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11200 Fm 2305
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3100
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3100
Grades: K-5
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3600
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3600
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Leon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 N Main
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3200
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3200
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Nolan Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 E Ave C
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4491
Grades: K-7
| 138 students
Rank: #55.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2800
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #66.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1082 S Wheat Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 316-5100
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 316-5100
Grades: K-5
| 913 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Priority Charter Schools Copperas Cove
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2205 Fm 3046
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 238-8231
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Priority Charter Schools Temple
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7177 Airport Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Grades: PK-12
| 221 students
Rank: #99.
Miller Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Fairway Dr
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3300
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3300
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1010.
South Belton Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Sagebrush
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3000
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #1111.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 S Saunders
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3500
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3500
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
8104 Glade Dr
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2000
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2000
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Belton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
400 N Wall
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,116 students
320 N Blair
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Cedar Crest Tcs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3500 South Ih 35
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Grades: 1-12
| 65 students
Cedar Park Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
201 Buttercup Creek Blvd
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Georgetown Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
302 Serenada
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Killeen Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3209 Atkinson Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
501 E 4th
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3700
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Belton, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Belton, TX include Lakewood Elementary School, Sparta Elementary School and Leon Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belton?
12 public elementary schools are located in Belton.
What is the racial composition of students in Belton?
Belton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Belton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Belton include: Miller Heights Elementary School vs. Southwest Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School vs. Miller Heights Elementary School, Sparta Elementary School vs. Lakewood Elementary School
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