For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,628 students in Bandera, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bandera, TX are Hill Country Elementary School, Bandera Middle School and Alkek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bandera, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bandera have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bandera, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill Country Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6346 Fm 1283
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bandera Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Cherry St
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3899
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3899
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Alkek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1798 Hwy 173 S
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Bandera, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bandera, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bandera, TX include Hill Country Elementary School, Bandera Middle School and Alkek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bandera?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bandera.
What is the racial composition of students in Bandera?
Bandera public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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