For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,626 students in 76571, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 76571, TX are Thomas Arnold Elementary School and Salado Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 76571 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 76571, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76571, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 1,031 students
Rank: #22.
Salado Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1169 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bell County Daep
Alternative School
706 E Rio Poco Dr
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 982-3505
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 982-3505
Grades: 6-11
| 5 students
76571, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave Building 10
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
575 Salado School Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Grades: 3-6
| 572 students
510 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Grades: PK-2
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 76571, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 76571, TX include Thomas Arnold Elementary School and Salado Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 76571?
3 public elementary schools are located in 76571.
What is the racial composition of students in 76571?
76571 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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