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Best Caldwell County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,424 students in Caldwell County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell County, TX are Clear Fork Elementary School, Leonard Shanklin Elementary School and Plum Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Caldwell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Fork Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1102 Clear Fork St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0450
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Leonard Shanklin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
122 E Houston
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Plum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Flores St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0570
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 S Mockingbird Ln
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0900
Gr: K-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Navarro Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Medina St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0690
Gr: K-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Lockhart Pride High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Pecos
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Gilbert Gerdes J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
214 E Bowie St
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9000 Fm 1854
Dale, TX 78616
(512) 398-0630
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Lockhart J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 City Line Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0770
Gr: 6-8 | 1,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Luling High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
218 E Travis
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2458
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
896 Robin Ranch Rd Bldg 9
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Gr: 5-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Lockhart High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Lion Country Dr
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Prairie Lea Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Borchert Loop Elementary School
3200 Borchert Loop
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0000
Rank: n/an/a
George W Carver Early Education Center
371 Carver
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0060
Gr: PK | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
New Elementary School
419 Bois D'arc St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0000
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Lea High School
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Caldwell County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell County, TX include Clear Fork Elementary School, Leonard Shanklin Elementary School and Plum Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell County?
15 public schools are located in Caldwell County.
What percentage of students in Caldwell County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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