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Best Bell County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 124 public schools serving 76,086 students in Bell County, TX (there are , serving 2,543 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bell County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Bell County, TX are Killeen Isd Early College High School, Lakewood Elementary School and Holland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bell County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Killeen Isd Early College High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-0260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,030 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11200 Fm 2305
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3100
Gr: K-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Holland High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 S Rose Ln
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-2523
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
503 Crockett St
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3600
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
302 Hackberry Rd
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 N 10th St
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6410 Morganite Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Lake Belton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Academy J High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 E Main St
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Joe M Pirtle Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 S Pea Rdg
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-3400
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Montague Village Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
84001 Clements Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Skipcha Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Prospector Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Charter Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8402 Poison Oak Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-4000
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4801 Chantz Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
114 Eagle Dr
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3011
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Leo Adams Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1069 Eagle Blvd
Temple, TX 76502
(817) 541-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Kennedy-powell Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3707 W Nugent Ave
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51600 Commanche Ave
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1510
Gr: PK-3 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Thomas Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Raymond Mays Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
915 W Main
Troy, TX 76579
(254) 938-2543
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2222.
Salado Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1169 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Salado High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1880 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Leon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1501 N Main
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-3200
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Nolanville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Old Nolanville Rd
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
53210 Lost Moccasin
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6500
Gr: PK-3 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2727.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
423 27th St
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1870
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Academy Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
107 S Pondalily
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-0150
Gr: 1-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4800 Washington St
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4910 Katy Creek Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Rogers High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 Alvin Ailey
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3224
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Troy High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 N Waco Rd
Troy, TX 76579
(254) 938-2561
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Gateway High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Killeen Isd Career Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1320 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-3800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3535.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 E Iowa Dr
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bell County, TX

Bell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Jjaep (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
704 E Main St
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4304
Gr: 7
Bartlett Elementary School (Closed 2008)
P O Box 170
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-3353
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Bell County Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
706 E Rio Poco
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 657-0175
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
105 S Rose Ln
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-0175
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
404 N Robinson
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-3351
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1 Eagle Dr
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3802
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Gr: K-12
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave Building 10
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Bell County Juv Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Gr: 6-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Bellaire Elementary School (Closed 2023)
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Belton Intermediate School (Closed 2006)
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Gr: 5-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Belton Junior High School (Closed 2006)
400 N Wall
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Belton New Tech H S At Waskow (Closed 2021)
320 N Blair
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 215-2500
Gr: 11-12
Cedar Crest Tcs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3500 South Ih 35
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Cedar Park Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
201 Buttercup Creek Blvd
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Clifton Park Elementary School (Closed 2021)
2200 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Creekview Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Duncan Elementary School (Closed 2018)
52425 Muskogee Rd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1620
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
East Ward Elementary School (Closed 2020)
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Fairway Middle School (Closed 2010)
701 Whitlow Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Fowler Elementary School (Closed 2015)
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Georgetown Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
302 Serenada
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Haynes Elementary School (Closed 2007)
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Killeen Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3209 Atkinson Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Marlboro Elementary School (Closed 2004)
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 73%
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%
Nolan Middle School (Closed 2023)
505 E Jasper Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1150
Gr: 6-8
Pershing Park Elementary School (Closed 2021)
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Salado Esy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
575 Salado School Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Gr: PK-5
Salado Intermediate School (Closed 2020)
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Gr: 3-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Scott & White Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Smith Middle School (Closed 2023)
51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1050
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Sugar Loaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1517 Barbara Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Tarver Intermediate (Closed 2006)
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Gr: 5-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Thomas Arnold Elementary School (Closed 2021)
510 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Gr: PK-2 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bell County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Bell County, TX include Killeen Isd Early College High School, Lakewood Elementary School and Holland High School.
How many public schools are located in Bell County?
124 public schools are located in Bell County.
What percentage of students in Bell County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bell County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bell County?
Bell County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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