Best Hillsboro Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,984 students in Hillsboro, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hillsboro, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, TX are Hillsboro J High School, Hillsboro High School and Hillsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hillsboro, TX (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 E Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4120
Gr: 7-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-8585
Gr: PK-3 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Old Bynum Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4170
Gr: 4-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Co J J A E P
Alternative School
401 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Gr: 8 | 1 student
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hillsboro, Texas

Hillsboro, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
103 Country Club Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4130
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Gr: K-12
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 623-4251
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9553
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Gr: 5-12
402 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 533-2321
Gr: 6-8
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
115 Jane Ln
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Gr: K-2 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, TX include Hillsboro J High School, Hillsboro High School and Hillsboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsboro?
5 public schools are located in Hillsboro.
What percentage of students in Hillsboro go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hillsboro are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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