For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 855 students in Hamilton, TX (there are , serving 45 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hamilton, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton, TX are Hamilton High School, Hamilton J High School and Ann Whitney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8167
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Ann Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton, TX include Hamilton High School, Hamilton J High School and Ann Whitney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton?
3 public schools are located in Hamilton.
What percentage of students in Hamilton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hamilton are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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