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Best 76542 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,846 students in 76542, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 392 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 76542, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 76542, TX are Maude Moore Wood Elementary School, Cedar Valley Elementary School and Saegert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76542 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76542, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76542, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6410 Morganite Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4801 Chantz Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Saegert Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5600 Schorn Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Alice W Douse Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Rebecca Lynn Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Gr: PK-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Charles E Patterson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8383 W Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Reeces Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5402 White Rock Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
C E Ellison High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 E Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Liberty Hill Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Kit Carson Trl
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1370
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Trimmier Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Success Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Pathways Academic Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1322 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Chaparral High School
4400 Chaparral Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2447
Gr: 9-12 | 2,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 76542, TX?
How many public schools are located in 76542?
12 public schools are located in 76542.
What percentage of students in 76542 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 76542 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76542?
76542 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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