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Best Burnet County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,081 students in Burnet County, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 646 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Burnet County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burnet County, TX are Falls Career High School, Colt Elementary School and Quest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnet County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Burnet County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Burnet County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falls Career High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Colt Cir
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Gr: 10-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Colt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 Manzano Mile
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-3474
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 N Wood St
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Marble Falls Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Ave U
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-2385
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Rj Richey Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Graves
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2609
Gr: 3-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Burnet High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 The Green Mile
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Marble Falls Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Pony Cir
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-4439
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Burnet Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 N Main
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6182
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Marble Falls High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Mustang Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-4375
Gr: 9-12 | 1,129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Bertram Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Main
Bertram, TX 78605
(512) 355-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Highland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8200 W Fm 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Shady Grove Elementary School
111 Shady Grove Rd
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-2126
Gr: PK-2 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Burnet County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Burnet County, TX include Falls Career High School, Colt Elementary School and Quest High School.
How many public schools are located in Burnet County?
12 public schools are located in Burnet County.
What percentage of students in Burnet County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Burnet County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burnet County?
Burnet County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burnet County are often viewed compared to one another?

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