For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,081 students in Burnet County, TX (there are , serving 586 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Burnet County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Burnet County, TX are Falls Career High School, Colt Elementary School and Quest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnet County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Burnet County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burnet County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls Career High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Colt Cir
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Colt Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Manzano Mile
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-3474
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-3474
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Wood St
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #44.
Marble Falls Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ave U
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-2385
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-2385
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #55.
Rj Richey Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Graves
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2609
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2609
Grades: 3-5
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
Burnet High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 The Green Mile
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #77.
Marble Falls High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Mustang Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-4375
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-4375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,128 students
Rank: #88.
Burnet Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 N Main
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6182
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6182
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #99.
Marble Falls Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1511 Pony Cir
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-4439
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-4439
Grades: 6-8
| 890 students
Rank: #1010.
Bertram Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 Main
Bertram, TX 78605
(512) 355-2111
Bertram, TX 78605
(512) 355-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8200 W Fm 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3650
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Shady Grove Rd
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2126
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2126
Grades: PK-2
| 603 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burnet County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Burnet County, TX include Falls Career High School, Colt Elementary School and Quest High School.
How many public schools are located in Burnet County?
12 public schools are located in Burnet County.
What percentage of students in Burnet County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Burnet County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burnet County?
Burnet County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burnet County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burnet County include: Burnet High School vs. Marble Falls High School, Rj Richey Elementary School vs. Shady Grove Elementary School, Marble Falls Elementary School vs. Colt Elementary School
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