For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,424 students in Caldwell County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 175 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, TX are Clear Fork Elementary School, Lockhart Pride High School and Plum Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Caldwell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Fork Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 Clear Fork St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0450
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0450
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Lockhart Pride High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Pecos
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Grades: 8-12
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Flores St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0570
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0570
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Leonard Shanklin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 E Houston
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #55.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Mockingbird Ln
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0900
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0900
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #66.
Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Fm 1854
Dale, TX 78616
(512) 398-0630
Dale, TX 78616
(512) 398-0630
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #77.
Gilbert Gerdes J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 E Bowie St
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #88.
Navarro Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 Medina St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0690
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0690
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Lockhart J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 City Line Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0770
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0770
Grades: 6-8
| 1,432 students
Rank: #1010.
Luling High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
218 E Travis
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2458
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2458
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
896 Robin Ranch Rd Bldg 9
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Grades: 5-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1212.
Lockhart High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lion Country Dr
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0300
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0300
Grades: 8-12
| 2,012 students
Rank: #1313.
Prairie Lea School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
371 Carver
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0060
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0060
Grades: PK
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
419 Bois D Arc St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0000
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Caldwell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Comanche (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5299 S Hwy 183
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
419 Bois D Arc St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Pegasus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 120
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pegasus Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
896 Robin Ranch Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Grades: 4-12
| 171 students
102 West Newton
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5319
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5319
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Caldwell County, TX include Clear Fork Elementary School, Lockhart Pride High School and Plum Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell County?
15 public schools are located in Caldwell County.
What percentage of students in Caldwell County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Caldwell County include: Clear Fork Elementary School vs. Bluebonnet Elementary School, Bluebonnet Elementary School vs. Clear Fork Elementary School, Navarro Elementary School vs. Bluebonnet Elementary School
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