For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 795 students in San Saba County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Saba County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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%
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 elementary schools in San Saba County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Saba County, TX include Cherokee School, San Saba Elementary School and San Saba Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Saba County?
4 public elementary schools are located in San Saba County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Saba County?
San Saba County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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