For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,705 students in Gillespie County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 610 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Gillespie County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Gillespie County, TX are Stonewall Elementary School, Harper Elementary School and Harper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Gillespie County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gillespie County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stonewall Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Peach St
Stonewall, TX 78671
(830) 990-4599
Stonewall, TX 78671
(830) 990-4599
Grades: K-5
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N School St
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: PK-4
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Harper Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: 5-8
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Fredericksburg Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 W Travis St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7657
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7657
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Fredericksburg High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1107 Hwy 16 S
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7551
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: #66.
Harper High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #77.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1608 N Adams
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-9595
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-9595
Grades: 2-5
| 766 students
Rank: #88.
11431 Ranch Rd 648
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Grades: PK-7
| 24 students
Rank: #99.
Alter School
Alternative School
1110 S Adams
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 990-4598
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 990-4598
Grades: 11-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
1110 S Adams St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Grades: PK-1
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gillespie County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Gillespie County, TX include Stonewall Elementary School, Harper Elementary School and Harper Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gillespie County, TX?
10 public schools are located in Gillespie County, TX.
What percentage of students in Gillespie County, TX go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Gillespie County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie County, TX?
Gillespie County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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