For the 2025-26 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gillespie County (2025-26)
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 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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-7 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
1110 S Adams St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Gr: PK-1 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gillespie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gillespie County include: Stonewall Elementary School vs. Fredericksburg Elementary School
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