For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,772 students in Burnet, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Burnet, TX are Quest High School, Rj Richey Elementary School and Burnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnet, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Burnet have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burnet, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Wood St
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Rj Richey Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Graves
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2609
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2609
Gr: 3-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Burnet High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 The Green Mile
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Burnet Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 N Main
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6182
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6182
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
111 Shady Grove Rd
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2126
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2126
Gr: PK-2 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burnet, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Burnet, TX include Quest High School, Rj Richey Elementary School and Burnet High School.
How many public schools are located in Burnet?
5 public schools are located in Burnet.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnet?
Burnet public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burnet are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burnet include: Rj Richey Elementary School vs. Shady Grove Elementary School, Shady Grove Elementary School vs. Rj Richey Elementary School
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