Best 76501 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,577 students in 76501, TX.

The top-ranked public schools in 76501, TX are Jefferson Elementary School, Hector P Garcia Elementary School and Wheatley Alternative Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 76501 have an score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76501, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76501, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jefferson Elementary School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
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2616 N 3rd St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5500

Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #22.

Hector P Garcia Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
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2525 Lavendusky Dr
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6100

Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #33.

Wheatley Alternative Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
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515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665

Gr: 2-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #44.

Lamar Middle School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
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2011 N Third St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6444

Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 76501 Texas

76501, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Meridith-dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475

Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 76501, TX?

The top-ranked public schools in 76501, TX include Jefferson Elementary School, Hector P Garcia Elementary School and Wheatley Alternative Education Center.

How many public schools are located in 76501?

4 public schools are located in 76501.

What is the racial composition of students in 76501?

76501 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).