For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,794 students in Harker Heights, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harker Heights, TX are Skipcha Elementary School, Union Grove Middle School and Harker Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harker Heights, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harker Heights have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harker Heights, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skipcha Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Prospector Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Gr: PK-5 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E Iowa Dr
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harker Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
726 S Ann Blvd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nolan Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Warriors Path Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Mountain Lion Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Eastern Hills Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Indian Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1100
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harker Heights, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harker Heights, TX include Skipcha Elementary School, Union Grove Middle School and Harker Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harker Heights?
6 public elementary schools are located in Harker Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Harker Heights?
Harker Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Harker Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Harker Heights include: Mountain View Elementary School vs. Skipcha Elementary School, Skipcha Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School, Eastern Hills Middle School vs. Union Grove Middle School
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