For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,826 students in Burnet, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Burnet, TX are Quest High School, Rj Richey Elementary School and Burnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnet, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Burnet have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burnet, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Wood St
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Rj Richey Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Graves
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2609
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2609
Grades: 3-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Burnet High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 The Green Mile
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #44.
Burnet Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 N Main
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6182
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6182
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Shady Grove Rd
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2126
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2126
Grades: PK-2
| 603 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burnet, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Burnet, TX include Quest High School, Rj Richey Elementary School and Burnet High School.
How many public schools are located in Burnet?
5 public schools are located in Burnet.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnet?
Burnet public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burnet are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burnet include: Rj Richey Elementary School vs. Shady Grove Elementary School, Shady Grove Elementary School vs. Rj Richey Elementary School
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