For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,448 students in Stephenville, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 289 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Stephenville, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Stephenville, TX are Hook Elementary School, Huckabay School and Henderson J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenville, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stephenville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stephenville, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hook Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1067 W Jones
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-3213
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-3213
Grades: 3-4
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Huckabay School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 County Rd 421
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-5274
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-5274
Grades: PK-12
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2798 W Frey
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-6967
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-6967
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Gilbert Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 N Dale
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-4664
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-4664
Grades: 5-6
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Huston Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
680 Peach Orchard Rd
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #66.
Morgan Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
295 E Fm 1188
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-4921
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-4921
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
Rank: #77.
Stephenville High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W Overhill Dr
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-4141
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-4141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,115 students
Rank: #88.
Three Way High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21350 Hwy 67
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-6496
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-6496
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #99.
Coastal Horizons Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Gregory St
Stephenville, TX 76401
(361) 528-3959
Stephenville, TX 76401
(361) 528-3959
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
780 W Washington
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-3716
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-3716
Grades: PK-K
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 W Frey
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-2311
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-2311
Grades: 1-2
| 488 students
Stephenville, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Erath Excels Academy Inc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2900 W Washington Ste 12
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 965-8883
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Huckabay Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 County Rd 421
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-8476
Stephenville, TX 76401
(254) 968-8476
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stephenville, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Stephenville, TX include Hook Elementary School, Huckabay School and Henderson J High School.
How many public schools are located in Stephenville?
12 public schools are located in Stephenville.
What percentage of students in Stephenville go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Stephenville are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenville?
Stephenville public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stephenville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stephenville include: Coastal Horizons Academy vs. Huston Academy, Huston Academy vs. Coastal Horizons Academy, Gilbert Intermediate School vs. Hook Elementary School
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