For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 302 students in Waelder, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Waelder, TX is Waelder School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waelder, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waelder have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waelder, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waelder School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Us Hwy 90 W
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Gr: PK-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waelder, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Waelder, TX include Waelder School.
How many public schools are located in Waelder?
1 public schools are located in Waelder.
What is the racial composition of students in Waelder?
Waelder public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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