For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,695 students in Gatesville, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Gatesville, TX are Gatesville Elementary School, Gatesville Intermediate School and Gatesville J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gatesville, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gatesville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gatesville, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gatesville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2537 E Main St
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7262
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7262
Grades: 1-3
| 611 students
Rank: #22.
Gatesville Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Hornet Way
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-2526
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-2526
Grades: 4-6
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Gatesville J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8271
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8271
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Gatesville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8281
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8281
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: n/an/a
308 Hornet Way
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7264
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7264
Grades: PK-K
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gatesville, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Gatesville, TX include Gatesville Elementary School, Gatesville Intermediate School and Gatesville J High School.
How many public schools are located in Gatesville?
5 public schools are located in Gatesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gatesville?
Gatesville public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gatesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gatesville include: Gatesville Intermediate School vs. Gatesville Primary, Gatesville Primary vs. Gatesville Intermediate School
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