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Best 76543 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,224 students in 76543, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 342 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 76543, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 76543, TX are Gateway High School, Ira Cross Jr Elementary School and Brookhaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76543 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76543, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76543, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Killeen High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N 38th St
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Gr: 9-12 | 2,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Rancier Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Hay Branch Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Westcliff Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Manor Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 S W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1310
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Dr Jimmie Don Aycock Middle School
200 N Ws Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-0006
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
El146
200 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-0006
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
El147
200 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-0006
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Middle School
Alternative School
1307 Gowen Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1690
Gr: 6-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 76543, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in 76543, TX include Gateway High School, Ira Cross Jr Elementary School and Brookhaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 76543?
12 public schools are located in 76543.
What percentage of students in 76543 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 76543 are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76543?
76543 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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