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Best Gainesville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,559 students in Gainesville, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 160 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Gainesville, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gainesville, TX are Callisburg High School, Callisburg Middle School and Sivells Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gainesville, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Callisburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Callisburg Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Callisburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
648 Fm 3164
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gr: 7-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
W E Chalmers Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Fm 3092
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Gr: 2-4 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 S I-35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Gainesville Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 N Grand Ave
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Gr: 5-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Lone Star H S North (Tjjd)
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Congress Ave Ste 13-1400
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edison Elementary School
#1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gr: PK-1 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gainesville, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Gainesville, TX include Callisburg High School, Callisburg Middle School and Sivells Bend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gainesville?
12 public schools are located in Gainesville.
What percentage of students in Gainesville go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Gainesville are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gainesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gainesville include: Callisburg Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School

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