For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,695 students in Gatesville, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Gatesville, TX are Gatesville Elementary School, Gatesville J High School and Gatesville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gatesville, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gatesville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Gatesville, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gatesville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2537 E Main St
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7262
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7262
Grades: 1-3
| 611 students
Rank: #22.
Gatesville J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8271
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8271
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Gatesville Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Hornet Way
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-2526
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-2526
Grades: 4-6
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
Gatesville High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8281
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8281
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: n/an/a
308 Hornet Way
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7264
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7264
Grades: PK-K
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gatesville, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Gatesville, TX include Gatesville Elementary School, Gatesville J High School and Gatesville Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Gatesville?
5 public schools are located in Gatesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gatesville?
Gatesville 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).
Which public schools in Gatesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gatesville include: Gatesville Intermediate School vs. Gatesville Primary, Gatesville Primary vs. Gatesville Intermediate School
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