For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,008 students in San Saba County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in San Saba County, TX are Cherokee School, San Saba Elementary School and San Saba Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Saba County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in San Saba County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Saba County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 S Indian Ave
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4298
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4298
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
San Saba Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 W Wallace
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 267-2731
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 267-2731
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
San Saba Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
808 W Wallace
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 267-2731
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 267-2731
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Richland Springs School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Coyote Trl
Richland Springs, TX 76871
(325) 240-1040
Richland Springs, TX 76871
(325) 240-1040
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
San Saba High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
808 W Wallace
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 267-2731
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 267-2731
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
San Saba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
301 E Wallace St Ste 203
San Saba, TX 76877
(915) 372-3190
San Saba, TX 76877
(915) 372-3190
Gr: PK-12 | 1 student
P O Box 100
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4299
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4299
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
P O Box 935
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 372-5795
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 372-5795
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in San Saba County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in San Saba County, TX include Cherokee School, San Saba Elementary School and San Saba Middle School.
How many public schools are located in San Saba County?
5 public schools are located in San Saba County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Saba County?
San Saba County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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