For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 11,237 students in 76542, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 552 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 76542, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 76542, TX are Maude Moore Wood Elementary School, Cedar Valley Elementary School and Saegert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76542 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76542, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76542, TX Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6410 Morganite Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Chantz Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Saegert Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 Schorn Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 982 students
Rank: #44.
Killeen Isd Career Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1320 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-3800
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-3800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Alice W Douse Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Rebecca Lynn Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 929 students
Rank: #66.
Charles E Patterson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8383 W Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #77.
Reeces Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 868 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
C E Ellison High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 E Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,687 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5402 White Rock Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Hill Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Kit Carson Trl
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1370
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1370
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #1111.
Trimmier Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Success Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2270
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #1212.
Pathways Academic Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1322 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Chaparral Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2447
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2447
Grades: 9-12
| 1,953 students
76542, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 76542, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76542, TX include Maude Moore Wood Elementary School, Cedar Valley Elementary School and Saegert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 76542?
13 public schools are located in 76542.
What percentage of students in 76542 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 76542 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76542?
76542 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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