For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,407 students in Gillespie County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gillespie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: 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 elementary schools in Gillespie County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gillespie County, TX include Stonewall Elementary School, Harper Elementary School and Harper Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gillespie County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Gillespie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie County?
Gillespie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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