For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 360 students in Mc Dade, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Mc Dade, TX are Mcdade High School and Mcdade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Dade, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mc Dade have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mc Dade, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdade High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 7-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Mcdade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Mc Dade, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mcdade Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
156 Marlin St
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Mc Dade, TX 78650
(512) 273-2522
Gr: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mc Dade, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Mc Dade, TX include Mcdade High School and Mcdade Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mc Dade?
2 public schools are located in Mc Dade.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Dade?
Mc Dade public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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