Top 10 Best Killeen Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 29,603 students in Killeen, TX (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,224 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Killeen, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Killeen, TX are Cedar Valley Elementary School, Alice W Douse Elementary School and Iduma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Killeen, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Killeen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Killeen, TX Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4801 Chantz Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Alice W Douse Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Rebecca Lynn Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1624
Grades: PK-5
| 969 students
Rank: #33.
Iduma Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4400 Foster Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2590
Grades: PK-5
| 816 students
Rank: #44.
Charles E Patterson Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8383 W Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4910 Katy Creek Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #66.
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #77.
Saegert Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5600 Schorn Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #88.
C E Ellison High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,658 students
Rank: #99.
Killeen High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N 38th St
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Grades: 9-12
| 2,187 students
Rank: #1010.
Brookhaven Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #1111.
Roy J Smith Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Brushy Creek Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,357 students
Rank: #1212.
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6410 Morganite Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #1313.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5402 White Rock Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #1414.
Hay Branch Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Westcliff Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #1515.
Live Oak Ridge Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Robinett Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1616.
Robert M Shoemaker High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,259 students
Rank: #1717.
Willow Springs Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #1818.
Liberty Hill Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Kit Carson Trl
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1370
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1919.
Maxdale Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Westwood Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #2020.
Palo Alto Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 W Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Haynes Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3309 W Canadian River Loop
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Reeces Creek Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 892 students
Rank: #2323.
Rancier Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1252
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #2424.
Trimmier Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Success Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 769 students
Rank: #2525.
Peebles Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2626.
Manor Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 S W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1310
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #2727.
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #2828.
Pathways Academic Campus
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1322 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adventhealth School
Alternative School
2201 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Grades: 1-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
1801 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Grades: PK-5
| 1,005 students
Rank: n/an/a
El Alter Learning Center
Alternative School
4910 Katy Creek Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Grades: 1-5
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway High School
Alternative School
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Middle School
Alternative School
1307 Gowen Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1694
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 1,036 students
Rank: n/an/a
1320 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
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Killeen, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Grades: 10
| 2 students
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Grades: 6-11
| 27 students
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
4400 Chaparral Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-0006
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2200 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Creekview Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
701 Whitlow Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
505 E Jasper Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1150
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
1517 Barbara Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Transformative Charter Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 628-8989
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
4800 E Rancier
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Grades: 7-9
| 2 students
709 W Dean Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Killeen, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Killeen, TX include Cedar Valley Elementary School, Alice W Douse Elementary School and Iduma Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Killeen, TX?
37 public schools are located in Killeen, TX.
What percentage of students in Killeen, TX go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Killeen, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Killeen, TX?
Killeen, TX public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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