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Best Harker Heights Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,987 students in Harker Heights, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Harker Heights, TX are Skipcha Elementary School, Union Grove Middle School and Harker Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harker Heights, 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 Harker Heights have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Harker Heights, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skipcha Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Prospector Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Gr: PK-5 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 E Iowa Dr
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6580
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harker Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
726 S Ann Blvd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nolan Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Warriors Path Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1150
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Mountain Lion Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Harker Heights High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E Fm 2410
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Eastern Hills Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Indian Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Killeen Jjaep
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-0150
Gr: 9 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Harker Heights, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Harker Heights, TX include Skipcha Elementary School, Union Grove Middle School and Harker Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harker Heights?
8 public schools are located in Harker Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Harker Heights?
Harker Heights public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harker Heights are often viewed compared to one another?

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