6.2public avg / 10

Best Schools in Kerrville, Texas

11 schools in the directory · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 8

Private: 3

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (7): 6.2/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Kerrville are Fred H Tally EL (8.4/10), Nimitz EL (7.8/10), and Daniels EL (6.9/10), among 7 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

8 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.2

7 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Schools

8 public · 3 private

Avg Score

6.2

7 public schools · out of 10

District

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Fred H Tally EL

STAAR proficiency rose +4.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kerrville public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kerrville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (7 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Fred H Tally EL	8.4 / 10	Elementary	—	92th
2	Nimitz EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	82th
3	Daniels EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	—	60th
4	Peterson Middle	6.0 / 10	Middle	—	39th
5	Tivy H S	5.6 / 10	High	—	30th
6	Hill Country H S	4.9 / 10	High	—	17th
7	Starkey EL	3.6 / 10	Elementary	—	3th

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About Schools in Kerrville, Texas

Kerrville, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 8 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

The 7 public schools in this comparison average 6.2 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 Fred H Tally EL with a composite score of 8.4/10.

Kerrville is served by 1 school district: KERRVILLE ISD. These districts collectively serve 4,689 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	Fred H Tally EL 529 students · Kindergarten–5th	529	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
2	Nimitz EL 537 students · Kindergarten–5th	537	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
3	Daniels EL 532 students · Kindergarten–5th	532	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
4	Starkey EL 458 students · Kindergarten–5th	458	Kindergarten–5th	3.6
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Notre Dame Catholic SchoolPrivate 128 students · Pre-K–8th	128	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	St Peter's Episcopal SchoolPrivate 18 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	18	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Peterson Middle 1,016 students · 6th–8th	1,016	6th–8th	6.0

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Tivy H S 1,395 students · 9th–12th	1,395	9th–12th	5.6
2	Hill Country H S 38 students · 10th–12th	38	10th–12th	4.9
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Our Lady of the Hills Reg Catholic High SchoolPrivate 46 students · 9th–12th	46	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Early Childhood Center 184 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	184	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.2

Schools in Kerrville

Kerrville, Texas · 11 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 1
High: 3
Other: 1

Resources

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School District

KERRVILLE ISD

9 schools · 4,689 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Kerrville, Texas

How many schools are in Kerrville, Texas?

Kerrville has 11 schools, including 8 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Kerrville, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Kerrville is 6.2 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 Kerrville, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Kerrville on MySchoolScout is Fred H Tally EL with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Kerrville, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Kerrville on MySchoolScout is Fred H Tally EL with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Kerrville, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Kerrville on MySchoolScout is Peterson Middle with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What is the best high school in Kerrville, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Kerrville on MySchoolScout is Tivy H S with a composite score of 5.6/10.

How many school districts serve Kerrville, Texas?

Kerrville is served by 1 school district: Kerrville ISD.

Are there private schools in Kerrville, Texas?

Yes, Kerrville has 3 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is Notre Dame Catholic School with a score of 7.0/10.

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

Among 7 public schools in Kerrville that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Kerrville, 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.