Top 10 Best Hill County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 4,879 students in Hill County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hill County, TX are Abbott School, Bynum School and Blum Isd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hill County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Hill County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abbott School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
219 S First St
Abbott, TX 76621
(254) 582-3011
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Bynum School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
704 Toliver Ave
Bynum, TX 76631
(254) 531-2341
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Blum Isd
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 S Ave F
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Grades: PK-12
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Aquilla School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
404 N Richards
Aquilla, TX 76622
(254) 694-3770
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 W Hwy 31
Hubbard, TX 76648
(254) 576-2359
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #66.
Whitney Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S San Jacinto
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-7303
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Hubbard High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1803 W Hwy 31
Hubbard, TX 76648
(254) 576-2549
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
Penelope School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Ave D
Penelope, TX 76676
(254) 533-2215
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
Rank: #99.
Whitney Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Hcr 1240
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-6768
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #1010.
Covington School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Main St
Covington, TX 76636
(254) 854-2215
Grades: PK-12
| 334 students
Rank: #1111.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-8585
Grades: PK-3
| 614 students
Rank: #1212.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
202 W Apple
Malone, TX 76660
(254) 533-2321
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
Rank: #1313.
Hillsboro Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Old Bynum Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4170
Grades: 4-6
| 440 students
Rank: #1414.
Mount Calm Isd
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N Coates E
Mount Calm, TX 76673
(254) 993-2611
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: #1515.
Itasca Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Files
Itasca, TX 76055
(254) 687-2922
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1616.
Itasca Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
208 N Files
Itasca, TX 76055
(254) 687-2922
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Co J J A E P
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-1023
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Whitney Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
1501 N Brazos St
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-8379
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
308 S Bosque
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 694-3456
Grades: PK-2
| 380 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hill County, TX

Hill County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
310 S Ave F
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
310 S Ave F
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 874-5231
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
103 Country Club Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4130
Grades: PK
| 130 students
404 N Richards
Aquilla, TX 76622
(254) 694-3770
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
305 N San Jacinto St
Whitney, TX 76692
(254) 582-9553
Grades: 9-11
| 3 students
121 E Franklin St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 623-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Line St
Abbott, TX 76621
(254) 582-3011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hwy 171
Bynum, TX 76631
(254) 623-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
402 W Walnut St
Blum, TX 76627
(254) 582-9553
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9553
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 W Walnut
Penelope, TX 76676
(254) 533-2215
Grades: 10
| 1 students
402 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 533-2321
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 Jane Ln
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Grades: K-2
| 388 students
1803 W Hwy 31
Hubbard, TX 76648
(254) 576-2758
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
208 N Files
Itasca, TX 76055
(254) 687-2922
Grades: 5-6
| 111 students
115 N Coates E
Mount Calm, TX 76673
(254) 993-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hill County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hill County, TX include Abbott School, Bynum School and Blum Isd.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hill County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Hill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill County?
Hill County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hill County include: Blum Isd vs. Covington School, Covington School vs. Blum Isd, Bynum School vs. Abbott School

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