For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,638 students in Gillespie County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 671 private students). 84% 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 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gillespie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gillespie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stonewall Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N School St
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: PK-4
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Harper Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: 5-8
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11431 Ranch Rd 648
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Grades: K-7
| 21 students
Rank: #55.
Fredericksburg Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 W Travis St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7657
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7657
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #66.
Harper High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #77.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1608 N Adams
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-9595
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-9595
Grades: 2-5
| 728 students
Rank: #88.
Fredericksburg High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1107 Hwy 16 S
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7551
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #99.
Gillespie County High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 S Adams
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 990-4598
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 990-4598
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
1110 S Adams St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Grades: PK-1
| 478 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?
10 public schools are located in Gillespie County.
What percentage of students in Gillespie County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Gillespie County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie County?
Gillespie County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gillespie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gillespie County include: Fredericksburg High School vs. Harper High School, Fredericksburg High School vs. Stonewall Elementary School
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