For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,119 students in Keene, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 319 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Keene, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Keene, TX are Keene J High School, Keene Elementary School and The Summit Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keene, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Keene have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Keene, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keene J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Charger Dr
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5311
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5311
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Keene Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hwy 67 E
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5323
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5323
Gr: PK-2 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
The Summit Leadership Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3625 Hwy 67 E Bldg C
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5201
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5201
Gr: 3-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Keene High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 Charger Dr
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5225
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5225
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Keene, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
404 Charger Dr
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5226
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5226
Gr: 9-12
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3625 Hwy 67 East
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5370
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5370
400 E Fourth St
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-1570
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-1570
Gr: 4-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Keene Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3625 C Hwy 67 E
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5370
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 774-5370
Gr: 9
Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3225 E Hwy 67
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-2688
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-2688
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Keene, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Keene, TX include Keene J High School, Keene Elementary School and The Summit Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in Keene?
4 public schools are located in Keene.
What percentage of students in Keene go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Keene are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Keene?
Keene public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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