5.2public avg / 10

Best Schools in Killeen, Texas

47 schools in the directory · 26 Elementary · 8 Middle · 8 High · 5 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 39

Private: 8

Districts: 4

Comparable public avg (34): 5.2/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Killeen are Peebles EL (7.7/10), Pershing Park EL (7.2/10), and Iduma EL (7.1/10), among 34 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

39 public · 8 private

Avg Score

5.2

34 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

39 public · 8 private

Avg Score

5.2

34 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Peebles EL

Rates 7.7/10 despite 88% 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 Killeen public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Trimmier EL

STAAR proficiency rose +13.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Killeen public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Killeen

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 34 rated schools; 47 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Peebles EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	80th
2	Pershing Park EL	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	68th
3	Iduma EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	66th
4	Ira Cross JR EL	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	63th
5	Hay Branch EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	55th
6	Brookhaven EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	51th
7	Liberty Hill Middle	6.0 / 10	Middle	+1.1	39th
8	Reeces Creek EL	6.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	39th
9	Maxdale EL	5.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	37th
10	Bell County Inspire Academy	5.8 / 10	High	+0.0	36th

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About Schools in Killeen, Texas

Killeen, Texas is home to 47 schools, including 39 public schools and 8 private schools. The city's schools span 26 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 8 high schools.

The 34 public schools in this comparison average 5.2 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 Peebles EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

Killeen is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 59,933 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

26 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Peebles EL 526 students · Pre-K–5th	526	Pre-K–5th	7.7
2	Pershing Park EL 1,003 students · Pre-K–5th	1,003	Pre-K–5th	7.2
3	Iduma EL 808 students · Pre-K–5th	808	Pre-K–5th	7.1
4	Ira Cross JR EL 647 students · Pre-K–5th	647	Pre-K–5th	7.0
5	Hay Branch EL 574 students · Pre-K–5th	574	Pre-K–5th	6.7
6	Brookhaven EL 557 students · Pre-K–5th	557	Pre-K–5th	6.5
7	Reeces Creek EL 868 students · Pre-K–5th	868	Pre-K–5th	6.0
8	Maxdale EL 534 students · Pre-K–5th	534	Pre-K–5th	5.9
9	Timber Ridge EL 747 students · Pre-K–5th	747	Pre-K–5th	5.6
10	Saegert EL 982 students · Pre-K–5th	982	Pre-K–5th	5.5

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Willow Springs EL Maude Moore Wood EL Clifton Park EL Dr Joseph a Fowler EL Alice W Douse EL Haynes EL Killeen EL Cedar Valley EL Trimmier EL Pat Carney EL EL Alter Learning Center St Christopher's Episcopal SchoolPrivate Creative Child Learning Arts Academy 2Private Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate Excellent Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate Victory Private SchoolPrivate

Middle Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Gateway Middle 68 students · 6th–8th	68	6th–8th	6.5
2	Liberty Hill Middle 716 students · 6th–8th	716	6th–8th	6.0
3	Roy J Smith Middle 1,280 students · 6th–8th	1,280	6th–8th	5.4
4	Manor Middle 627 students · 6th–8th	627	6th–8th	4.9
5	Rancier Middle 687 students · 6th–8th	687	6th–8th	4.9
6	Palo Alto Middle 759 students · 6th–8th	759	6th–8th	4.3
7	Charles E Patterson Middle 1,022 students · 6th–8th	1,022	6th–8th	4.0
8	Live Oak Ridge Middle 683 students · 6th–8th	683	6th–8th	3.5

High Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Gateway H S 97 students · 9th–12th	97	9th–12th	6.5
2	Bell County Inspire Academy 34 students · 6th–12th	34	6th–12th	5.8
3	C E Ellison H S 1,687 students · 9th–12th	1,687	9th–12th	4.6
4	Pathways Academic Campus 353 students · 9th–12th	353	9th–12th	4.2
5	Chaparral H S 1,953 students · 9th–12th	1,953	9th–12th	4.1
6	Robert M Shoemaker H S 2,258 students · 9th–12th	2,258	9th–12th	3.8
7	Killeen H S 2,166 students · 9th–12th	2,166	9th–12th	3.4
8	Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen) 122 students · 9th–12th	122	9th–12th	3.2

Other Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bell Co J J a E P 1 students · 10th–10th	1	10th–10th	—
2	Adventhealth School 12 students · Kindergarten–12th	12	Kindergarten–12th	—
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St Joseph Catholic AcademyPrivate 190 students · Pre-K–11th	190	Pre-K–11th	Not Rated
2	Memorial Christian AcademyPrivate 172 students · Pre-K–12th	172	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	Killeen Adventist Junior AcademyPrivate 71 students · Pre-K–9th	71	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated

Schools in Killeen

Killeen, Texas · 47 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 26
Middle: 8
High: 8
Other: 5

Resources

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School Districts (4)

INSPIRE ACADEMIES

7 schools · 811 students

RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)

9 schools · 1,450 students

BELTON ISD

21 schools · 13,808 students

KILLEEN ISD

54 schools · 43,864 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Killeen, Texas

How many schools are in Killeen, Texas?

Killeen has 47 schools, including 39 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Killeen, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 34 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Killeen is 5.2 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 Killeen, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Killeen on MySchoolScout is Peebles EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Killeen, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Killeen on MySchoolScout is Peebles EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Killeen, Texas?

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

What is the best high school in Killeen, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Killeen on MySchoolScout is Bell County Inspire Academy with a composite score of 5.8/10.

How many school districts serve Killeen, Texas?

Killeen is served by 4 school districts: Inspire Academies, Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), Belton ISD, Killeen ISD.

Are there private schools in Killeen, Texas?

Yes, Killeen has 8 private schools alongside 39 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Joseph Catholic Academy with a score of 7.7/10.

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

Among 34 public schools in Killeen that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Killeen, 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.