6.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in Granbury, Texas

12 schools in the directory · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 3 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 10

Private: 2

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (9): 6.6/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Granbury are Oak Woods School (8.3/10), Acton Middle (7.2/10), and Acton EL (7.1/10), among 9 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

10 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.6

9 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

10 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.6

9 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Stars Accelerated H S

Rates 6.8/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Granbury public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Acton Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +2.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Granbury public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Granbury

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (9 rated schools; 12 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Oak Woods School	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	91th
2	Acton Middle	7.2 / 10	Middle	-0.1	68th
3	Acton EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	66th
4	Granbury H S	6.8 / 10	High	-0.4	58th
5	Mambrino School	6.8 / 10	Elementary	-0.0	58th
6	Stars Accelerated H S	6.8 / 10	High	+1.1	58th
7	John and Lynn Brawner EL	5.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.2	31th
8	Granbury Middle	5.2 / 10	Middle	-1.0	22th
9	Nettie Baccus EL	5.2 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	22th

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About Schools in Granbury, Texas

Granbury, Texas is home to 12 schools, including 10 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The 9 public schools in this comparison average 6.6 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 Oak Woods School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

Granbury is served by 1 school district: GRANBURY ISD. These districts collectively serve 7,933 students.

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Elementary Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Oak Woods School 593 students · Pre-K–5th	593	Pre-K–5th	8.3
2	Acton EL 810 students · Pre-K–5th	810	Pre-K–5th	7.1
3	Mambrino School 830 students · Pre-K–5th	830	Pre-K–5th	6.8
4	John and Lynn Brawner EL 890 students · Pre-K–5th	890	Pre-K–5th	5.6
5	Nettie Baccus EL 471 students · Pre-K–5th	471	Pre-K–5th	5.2

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Acton Middle 917 students · 6th–8th	917	6th–8th	7.2
2	Granbury Middle 832 students · 6th–8th	832	6th–8th	5.2

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Granbury H S 2,209 students · 8th–12th	2,209	8th–12th	6.8
2	Stars Accelerated H S 37 students · 9th–12th	37	9th–12th	6.8

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy 344 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	344	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.2
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate 188 students · Pre-K–12th	188	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	North Central Texas AcademyPrivate 92 students · Kindergarten–12th	92	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Granbury

Granbury, Texas · 12 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 5
Middle: 2
High: 2
Other: 3

Resources

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School District

GRANBURY ISD

10 schools · 7,933 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Granbury, Texas

How many schools are in Granbury, Texas?

Granbury has 12 schools, including 10 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Granbury, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 9 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Granbury is 6.6 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 Granbury, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Granbury on MySchoolScout is Oak Woods School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Granbury, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Granbury on MySchoolScout is Oak Woods School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Granbury, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Granbury on MySchoolScout is Acton Middle with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best high school in Granbury, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Granbury on MySchoolScout is Granbury H S with a composite score of 6.8/10.

How many school districts serve Granbury, Texas?

Granbury is served by 1 school district: Granbury ISD.

Are there private schools in Granbury, Texas?

Yes, Granbury has 2 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Cornerstone Christian Academy with a score of 6.8/10.

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

Among 9 public schools in Granbury that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Granbury, 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.