6.4public avg / 10

Best Schools in Cleburne, Texas

16 schools in the directory · 8 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 14

Private: 2

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (11): 6.4/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Cleburne are Gerard EL (8.9/10), Cooke EL (7.9/10), and Ad Wheat Middle (6.8/10), among 11 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

14 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.4

11 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

14 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.4

11 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Gerard EL

Rates 8.9/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 Cleburne public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Ad Wheat Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +7.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cleburne public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Cleburne

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 16 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Gerard EL	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.2	98th
2	Cooke EL	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.8	85th
3	Ad Wheat Middle	6.8 / 10	Middle	+0.4	59th
4	Coleman EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	52th
5	Marti EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	52th
6	Irving EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	49th
7	Lowell Smith JR Int	6.3 / 10	Middle	-0.0	47th
8	Santa Fe EL	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	47th
9	Cleburne H S	5.3 / 10	High	-1.2	25th
10	Team Sch	5.1 / 10	High	-1.4	21th

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About Schools in Cleburne, Texas

Cleburne, Texas is home to 16 schools, including 14 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

The 11 public schools in this comparison average 6.4 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 Gerard EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

Cleburne is served by 3 school districts: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL, CLEBURNE ISD, JOSHUA ISD. These districts collectively serve 13,611 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.

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Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Gerard EL 496 students · Pre-K–4th	496	Pre-K–4th	8.9
2	Cooke EL 533 students · Pre-K–4th	533	Pre-K–4th	7.9
3	Coleman EL 425 students · Pre-K–4th	425	Pre-K–4th	6.5
4	Marti EL 456 students · Pre-K–4th	456	Pre-K–4th	6.5
5	Irving EL 392 students · Pre-K–4th	392	Pre-K–4th	6.4
6	Santa Fe EL 376 students · Pre-K–4th	376	Pre-K–4th	6.3
7	Adams EL 371 students · Pre-K–4th	371	Pre-K–4th	4.3
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Cleburne Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate 27 students · Pre-K–8th	27	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ad Wheat Middle 1,058 students · 7th–8th	1,058	7th–8th	6.8
2	Lowell Smith JR Int 985 students · 5th–7th	985	5th–7th	6.3
3	J J a E P 1 students · 8th–8th	1	8th–8th	—

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cleburne H S 1,923 students · 9th–12th	1,923	9th–12th	5.3
2	Team Sch 66 students · 9th–12th	66	9th–12th	5.1
3	Clearfork Academy South 25 students · 8th–12th	25	8th–12th	—

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Johnson County J J a E P 1 students · 10th–11th	1	10th–11th	—
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Cleburne Christian AcademyPrivate 154 students · Pre-K–12th	154	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Cleburne

Cleburne, Texas · 16 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 8
Middle: 3
High: 3
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (3)

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

18 schools · 509 students

CLEBURNE ISD

12 schools · 7,082 students

JOSHUA ISD

11 schools · 6,020 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Cleburne, Texas

How many schools are in Cleburne, Texas?

Cleburne has 16 schools, including 14 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Cleburne, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 11 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Cleburne is 6.4 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 Cleburne, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Cleburne on MySchoolScout is Gerard EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Cleburne, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Cleburne on MySchoolScout is Gerard EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Cleburne, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Cleburne on MySchoolScout is Ad Wheat Middle with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What is the best high school in Cleburne, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Cleburne on MySchoolScout is Cleburne H S with a composite score of 5.3/10.

How many school districts serve Cleburne, Texas?

Cleburne is served by 3 school districts: University of Texas University Charter School, Cleburne ISD, Joshua ISD.

Are there private schools in Cleburne, Texas?

Yes, Cleburne has 2 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is Cleburne Christian Academy with a score of 5.8/10.

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

Among 11 public schools in Cleburne that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Cleburne, 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.