For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,351 students in Salado, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Salado, TX are Thomas Arnold Elementary School, Salado Middle School and Salado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salado, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Salado have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Salado, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Salado Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1169 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Salado High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1880 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell County Daep
Alternative School
706 E Rio Poco Dr
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 982-3505
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 982-3505
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Salado, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave Building 10
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
575 Salado School Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Gr: PK-5
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Gr: 3-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
510 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Gr: PK-2 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salado, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Salado, TX include Thomas Arnold Elementary School, Salado Middle School and Salado High School.
How many public schools are located in Salado?
4 public schools are located in Salado.
What is the racial composition of students in Salado?
Salado public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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