For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,565 students in Palo Pinto County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 127 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Palo Pinto County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Palo Pinto County, TX are Santo Elementary School, Palo Pinto Elementary School and Santo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Pinto County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Palo Pinto County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palo Pinto County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Palo Pinto Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 Oak St
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
(940) 659-2745
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
(940) 659-2745
Grades: PK-6
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Santo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Graford School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Strawn School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
224 E Walnut
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 672-5776
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 672-5776
Grades: PK-12
| 162 students
Rank: #77.
Gordon School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Grades: PK-12
| 264 students
Rank: #88.
Mineral Wells Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Southeast Martin Luther K
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Grades: PK-6
| 1,834 students
Rank: #99.
Mineral Wells J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S E 14th Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
Rank: #1010.
Mineral Wells High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Grades: 9-12
| 884 students
Palo Pinto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
300 S W 13th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Grades: 2-3
| 487 students
2012 S E 12th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Grades: PK-1
| 707 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palo Pinto County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Palo Pinto County, TX include Santo Elementary School, Palo Pinto Elementary School and Santo High School.
How many public schools are located in Palo Pinto County, TX?
10 public schools are located in Palo Pinto County, TX.
What percentage of students in Palo Pinto County, TX go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Palo Pinto County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Pinto County, TX?
Palo Pinto County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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