5.7public avg / 10

Best Schools in Hereford, Texas

10 schools in the directory · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 9

Private: 1

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (8): 5.7/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Hereford are Hereford Preparatory Academy (8.4/10), Bluebonnet EL (8.1/10), and Walcott EL (6.8/10), among 8 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

9 public · 1 private

Avg Score

5.7

8 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

9 public · 1 private

Avg Score

5.7

8 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Hereford Preparatory Academy

Rates 8.4/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 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 Hereford public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Aikman EL

STAAR proficiency rose +15.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hereford public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Hereford

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (8 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Hereford Preparatory Academy	8.4 / 10	Middle	+2.7	92th
2	Bluebonnet EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.5	88th
3	Walcott EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	57th
4	West Central EL	5.5 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	28th
5	Hereford J H	5.3 / 10	Middle	-0.4	24th
6	Aikman EL	5.0 / 10	Elementary	-0.6	19th
7	Hereford H S	4.2 / 10	High	-1.5	8th
8	Northwest EL	2.4 / 10	Elementary	-3.3	0th

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About Schools in Hereford, Texas

Hereford, Texas is home to 10 schools, including 9 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

The 8 public schools in this comparison average 5.7 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 Hereford Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 8.4/10.

Hereford is served by 2 school districts: HEREFORD ISD, WALCOTT ISD. These districts collectively serve 4,094 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

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bluebonnet EL 379 students · Kindergarten–5th	379	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
2	Walcott EL 144 students · Pre-K–6th	144	Pre-K–6th	6.8
3	West Central EL 328 students · Kindergarten–5th	328	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
4	Aikman EL 437 students · Kindergarten–5th	437	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
5	Northwest EL 490 students · Kindergarten–5th	490	Kindergarten–5th	2.4
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St Anthony Catholic SchoolPrivate 81 students · Pre-K–5th	81	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hereford Preparatory Academy 295 students · 8th–8th	295	8th–8th	8.4
2	Hereford J H 562 students · 6th–7th	562	6th–7th	5.3

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hereford H S 1,177 students · 9th–12th	1,177	9th–12th	4.2

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center 282 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	282	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.2

Schools in Hereford

Hereford, Texas · 10 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 1
Other: 1

Resources

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School Districts (2)

HEREFORD ISD

8 schools · 3,950 students

WALCOTT ISD

1 school · 144 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Hereford, Texas

How many schools are in Hereford, Texas?

Hereford has 10 schools, including 9 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Hereford, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Hereford 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 Hereford, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Hereford on MySchoolScout is Hereford Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Hereford, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Hereford on MySchoolScout is Bluebonnet EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Hereford, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Hereford on MySchoolScout is Hereford Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best high school in Hereford, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Hereford on MySchoolScout is Hereford H S with a composite score of 4.2/10.

How many school districts serve Hereford, Texas?

Hereford is served by 2 school districts: Hereford ISD, Walcott ISD.

Are there private schools in Hereford, Texas?

Yes, Hereford has 1 private school alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Anthony Catholic School with a score of 7.7/10.

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

Among 8 public schools in Hereford that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 17.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hereford, 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.