For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,407 students in Gillespie County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gillespie County, TX are Stonewall Elementary School, Harper Middle School and Harper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gillespie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gillespie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stonewall Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Peach St
Stonewall, TX 78671
(830) 990-4599
Stonewall, TX 78671
(830) 990-4599
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Harper Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: 5-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N School St
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11431 Ranch Rd 648
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Doss, TX 78618
(830) 669-2411
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Fredericksburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 W Travis St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7657
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7657
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1608 N Adams
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-9595
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-9595
Gr: 2-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
1110 S Adams St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Gr: PK-1 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gillespie County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gillespie County, TX include Stonewall Elementary School, Harper Middle School and Harper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gillespie County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Gillespie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie County?
Gillespie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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