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Best 76501 Texas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,508 students in 76501, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in 76501, TX are Jefferson Elementary School, Hector P Garcia Elementary School and Wheatley Alternative Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76501 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 76501, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best 76501, TX Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2616 N 3rd St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5500
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Hector P Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Lavendusky Dr
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Wheatley Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5665
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 N Third St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6444
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 76501, TX?
How many public schools are located in 76501?
4 public schools are located in 76501.
What is the racial composition of students in 76501?
76501 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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