For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,054 students in Hillsboro, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hillsboro, TX are Hillsboro Elementary School and Hillsboro Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hillsboro, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-8585
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-8585
Grades: PK-3
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Old Bynum Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4170
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4170
Grades: 4-6
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Co J J A E P
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-1023
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-1023
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Hillsboro, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
103 Country Club Rd
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4130
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4130
Grades: PK
| 130 students
Hill Co J J A E P (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
121 E Franklin St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9953
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Hill County Alter (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Hill County D A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
311 South Waco St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 623-4251
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 623-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hill County Jjaep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 854-2215
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hill County Jjaep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 W Walnut
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9553
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-9553
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hill County Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
402 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 533-2321
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 533-2321
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Hillsboro Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Line St
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-0963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 Jane Ln
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Hillsboro, TX 76645
(254) 582-4140
Grades: K-2
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hillsboro, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hillsboro, TX include Hillsboro Elementary School and Hillsboro Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hillsboro?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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