Top 5 Best 76504 Texas Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,894 students in 76504, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 405 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 76504, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 76504, TX are Kennedy-powell Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Travis Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76504 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76504, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76504, TX Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy-powell Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3707 W Nugent Ave
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 W Ave P
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Travis Science Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 S 25th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 687 students
Rank: #44.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Arapaho Dr
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Fred W Edwards Academy Aec
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S 27th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6944
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #66.
Temple High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 31st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-7000
Grades: 8-12
| 2,342 students
Rank: n/an/a
1717 E Ave J
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6700
Grades: PK
| 447 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 76504, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76504, TX include Kennedy-powell Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Travis Science Academy.
How many public schools are located in 76504?
7 public schools are located in 76504.
What percentage of students in 76504 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 76504 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76504?
76504 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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