For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,877 students in Cleburne, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 195 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cleburne, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cleburne, TX are Gerard Elementary School, Team School and Marti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cleburne have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cleburne, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerard Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 Hyde Park
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2130
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2130
Gr: PK-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Team School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1005 S Anglin
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2160
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Marti Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 W Kilpatrick
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1650
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1650
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1492 Is Grove Rd
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2000
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 E Henderson
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2300
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2300
Gr: PK-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 W Westhill Dr
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2030
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2030
Gr: PK-4 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Country Club
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1500
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1500
Gr: 5-6 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Hix Rd
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 Phillips St
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2060
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2060
Gr: PK-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Cleburne High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 N Nolan River Rd
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1200
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,849 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Ad Wheat Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Woodard Ave
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1300
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Cleburne, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kauffman Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1108 N Anglin
Cleburne, TX 76033
(682) 459-2800
Cleburne, TX 76033
(682) 459-2800
Gr: 5-12
425 N Granbury St
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 556-5660
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 556-5660
Gr: PK-K | 292 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rio Vista Isd Jjaep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1102 E Kilpatrick Ste C
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Gr: 11 | 1 student
810 E Willingham
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-5630
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-5630
Gr: PK-K | 426 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cleburne, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Cleburne, TX include Gerard Elementary School, Team School and Marti Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cleburne?
11 public schools are located in Cleburne.
What percentage of students in Cleburne go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cleburne are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne?
Cleburne public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cleburne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cleburne include: Ad Wheat Middle School vs. Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School, Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School vs. Ad Wheat Middle School, Adams Elementary School vs. Gerard Elementary School
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