For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,507 students in Gainesville, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 160 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Gainesville, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Gainesville, TX are Sivells Bend Elementary School, Callisburg High School and Callisburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gainesville, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1053 Cr 17 Miles N Of Us 82 On
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Callisburg High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Callisburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
648 Fm 3164
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Callisburg Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Grades: 7-8
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S I 35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #77.
Gainesville Int
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Grand Ave
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Grades: 5-6
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
W E Chalmers Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3092
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Grades: 2-4
| 685 students
Rank: #99.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
Rank: #1010.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Grades: 8-10
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Grades: PK-1
| 712 students
Gainesville, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gainesville, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Gainesville, TX include Sivells Bend Elementary School, Callisburg High School and Callisburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gainesville, TX?
12 public schools are located in Gainesville, TX.
What percentage of students in Gainesville, TX go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Gainesville, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville, TX?
Gainesville, TX public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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