For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,083 students in Cleburne, TX (there are , serving 195 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cleburne, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Cleburne, TX are Gerard Elementary School, Team School and Marti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cleburne have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Cleburne, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gerard Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 Hyde Park
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2130
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2130
Grades: PK-4
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Team School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 S Anglin
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2160
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2160
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Marti Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 W Kilpatrick
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1650
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1492 Is Grove Rd
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2000
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2000
Grades: PK-4
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Cleburne High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 N Nolan River Rd
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1200
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #66.
Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 Phillips St
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2060
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2060
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 E Henderson
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2300
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2300
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 W Westhill Dr
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2030
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-2030
Grades: PK-4
| 425 students
Rank: #99.
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Country Club
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1500
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1500
Grades: 5-7
| 985 students
Rank: #1010.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 Hix Rd
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-2100
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #1111.
Ad Wheat Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Woodard Ave
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1300
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1300
Grades: 7-8
| 1,058 students
Rank: n/an/a
J J A E P
Alternative School
505 N Ridgeway Ste 100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-1100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-1100
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Johnson County J J A E P
Alternative School
1102 E Kilpatrick St
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Grades: 10-11
| 1 students
Cleburne, Texas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Guinn Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
103 S Walnut
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 556-5643
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 556-5643
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kauffman Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1108 N Anglin
Cleburne, TX 76033
(682) 459-2800
Cleburne, TX 76033
(682) 459-2800
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
425 N Granbury St
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 556-5660
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 556-5660
Grades: PK-K
| 292 students
Rio Vista Isd Jjaep (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1102 E Kilpatrick Ste C
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-6070
Grades: 11
| 1 students
810 E Willingham
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-5630
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-5630
Grades: PK-K
| 426 students
Washington Ed Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
103 S Walnut
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-5635
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 556-5635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cleburne, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Cleburne, TX include Gerard Elementary School, Team School and Marti Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cleburne?
13 public schools are located in Cleburne.
What percentage of students in Cleburne go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cleburne are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne?
Cleburne public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cleburne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cleburne include: Ad Wheat Middle School vs. Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School, Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School vs. Ad Wheat Middle School, Adams Elementary School vs. Gerard Elementary School
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