For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,321 students in Mineral Wells, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 66 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mineral Wells, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Mineral Wells, TX are Mineral Wells Academy, Mineral Wells Elementary School and Mineral Wells J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mineral Wells, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mineral Wells have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mineral Wells, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mineral Wells Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3810 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3033
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mineral Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Southeast Martin Luther K
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Gr: PK-6 | 1,907 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Mineral Wells J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S E 14th Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Mineral Wells High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Gr: 9-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Mineral Wells, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 S W 13th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Gr: 2-3 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
2012 S E 12th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Gr: PK-1 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Mineral Wells/palo Pinto County Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1806 N E 1st Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mineral Wells, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Mineral Wells, TX include Mineral Wells Academy, Mineral Wells Elementary School and Mineral Wells J High School.
How many public schools are located in Mineral Wells?
4 public schools are located in Mineral Wells.
What percentage of students in Mineral Wells go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mineral Wells are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral Wells?
Mineral Wells public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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