Best Schools in Belton, Texas
15 schools in the directory · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 4 Other
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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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Belton New Tech H S at Waskow
Other · Belton ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Lakewood EL
Elementary · Belton ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Belton Middle
Middle · Belton ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Belton are Belton New Tech H S at Waskow (8.9/10), Lakewood EL (7.7/10), and Belton Middle (7.4/10), among 12 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. 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
15
13 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.3
12 public schools · out of 10
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
15
13 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.3
12 public schools · out of 10
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.9/10 despite 35% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Belton public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Belton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 12 rated schools; 15 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belton New Tech H S at Waskow | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Lakewood EL | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Belton Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Nolan Creek School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Belton H S | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Leon Heights EL | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Chisholm Trail EL | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Southwest EL | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Cedar Crest | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | South Belton Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
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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.
The 12 public schools in this comparison average 6.3 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Belton New Tech H S at Waskow with a composite score of 8.9/10.
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.
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.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 676 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 138 students · Kindergarten–7th | 7.3 |
| 3 | 219 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 |
| 4 | 913 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 |
| 5 | 398 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 |
| 6 | 574 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
| 7 | 283 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.9 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 715 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 660 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,836 students · 8th–12th | 6.3 |
| 2 | 71 students · 7th–12th | 5.7 |
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 242 students · 9th–11th | 8.9 | ||
| 2 | 519 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.9 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 408 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 405 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Belton
Belton, Texas · 15 schools
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- 2
- High
- 2
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- 4
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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 12 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Belton is 6.3 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 Belton New Tech H S at Waskow with a composite score of 8.9/10.
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 7.7/10.
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 7.4/10.
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 6.3/10.
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.
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 6.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Belton, Texas?
Among 12 public schools in Belton that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.8:1. 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 sources. Schools with enough data receive 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.
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