5.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Belton, Texas

15 schools · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 4 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 13

Private: 2

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 5.7/10

Estimated Scores: 7%

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Use this page to compare every school in Belton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Belton ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Belton for 2026 are Lakewood EL (8.0/10), Sparta EL (7.4/10), and Belton Middle (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Leon Heights EL

Rates 6.9/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Belton schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Nolan Creek School

STAAR proficiency rose +4.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Belton schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Belton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Lakewood EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.0	83th
2	Sparta EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.2	71th
3	Belton Middle	7.3 / 10	Middle	+0.8	69th
4	Nolan Creek School	7.1 / 10	Elementary	—	65th
5	Leon Heights EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	61th
6	Providence Preparatory School	6.9 / 10	Other	—	67th
7	Belton H S	6.1 / 10	High	-0.2	45th
8	Cedar Crest	5.7 / 10	High	—	38th
9	Providence Preparatory School	5.4 / 10	Other	—	24th
10	South Belton Middle	4.9 / 10	Middle	-0.2	24th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.7/10
Median household income: $82,366
Median home value: $260,200
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33%
Avg commute: 26 min
Owner-occupied homes: 70%

How Belton compares

Texas rank

#487 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Texas avg (6.3)

Median household income

$82k

111% of Texas median

Schools in this city

14

About Schools in Belton, Texas

Belton, Texas is home to 15 schools, including 13 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.7 out of 10, schools in Belton show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Belton is Lakewood EL with a composite score of 8.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Belton is served by 3 school districts: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL, ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL, BELTON ISD. These districts collectively serve 16,240 students.

Belton's community shows 33% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $82,366. The poverty rate in the area is 10.9%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (15) Elementary (7) Middle (2) High (2)

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Filter by Rating: All Ratings (15) Academics (13) Growth (11) Diversity (12) Resources (13)

Filter by ZIP: 76513 (15)

Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lakewood EL 676 students · Kindergarten–5th	676	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
2	Sparta EL 574 students · Kindergarten–5th	574	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
3	Nolan Creek School 138 students · Kindergarten–7th	138	Kindergarten–7th	7.1
4	Leon Heights EL 219 students · Kindergarten–5th	219	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
5	Southwest EL 398 students · Kindergarten–5th	398	Kindergarten–5th	4.1
6	Miller Heights EL 283 students · Kindergarten–5th	283	Kindergarten–5th	3.9
7	Chisholm Trail EL 913 students · Kindergarten–5th	913	Kindergarten–5th	3.5

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Belton Middle 715 students · 6th–8th	715	6th–8th	7.3
2	South Belton Middle 660 students · 6th–8th	660	6th–8th	4.9

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Belton H S 1,836 students · 8th–12th	1,836	8th–12th	6.1
2	Cedar Crest 71 students · 7th–12th	71	7th–12th	5.7

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Belton Early Childhood School 519 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	519	Pre-K–Pre-K	3.2
2	Belton New Tech H S at Waskow 242 students · 9th–11th	242	9th–11th	—
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Providence Preparatory School Private 353 students · Pre-K–12th	353	Pre-K–12th	6.9
2	Providence Preparatory School Private 351 students · Pre-K–12th	351	Pre-K–12th	5.4

Schools in Belton

Belton, Texas · 15 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$82,366

Median Home Value

$260,200

Median Rent

$1,216/mo

Population

44,855

College Educated

33%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Community Profile

Belton has a median household income of $82,366. It is an area where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $260,200, with a median rent of $1,216/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.9%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 7
Middle: 2
High: 2
Other: 4

Resources

🔍 Google "Belton schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Belton 📊 Niche Belton Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School Districts (3)

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

18 schools · 509 students

ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL

4 schools · 1,923 students

BELTON ISD

21 schools · 13,808 students

Nearby Cities

Nolanville (2 schools)

8 mi

Little River (4 schools)

9 mi

Harker Heights (8 schools)

11 mi

Holland (3 schools)

13 mi

Morgans Point Resort (2 schools)

Fort Cavazos (8 schools)

20 mi

Other Major Cities in Texas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Belton, Texas

How many schools are in Belton, Texas?

Belton has 15 schools, including 13 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Belton, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Belton is 5.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Belton, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Belton on MySchoolScout is Lakewood EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Belton, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Belton on MySchoolScout is Lakewood EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Belton, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Belton on MySchoolScout is Belton Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What is the best high school in Belton, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Belton on MySchoolScout is Belton H S with a composite score of 6.1/10.

How many school districts serve Belton, Texas?

Belton is served by 3 school districts: University of Texas University Charter School, Orenda Charter School, Belton ISD.

What is the education level in Belton, Texas?

According to Census data, 33% of adults in Belton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Belton, Texas?

The median household income in Belton is approximately $82,366 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Belton, Texas?

Yes, Belton has 2 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Providence Preparatory School with a score of 6.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Belton, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Belton is 12.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Belton, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.