5.5public avg / 10

Best Schools in Lockhart, Texas

11 schools in the directory · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 4 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 9

Private: 2

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (8): 5.5/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Lockhart are Plum Creek EL (8.2/10), Bluebonnet EL (6.1/10), and Lockhart Pride H S (5.6/10), 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 · 2 private

Avg Score

5.5

8 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

9 public · 2 private

Avg Score

5.5

8 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Lockhart J H

STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lockhart public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Lockhart

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (8 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	Plum Creek EL	8.2 / 10	Elementary	—	89th
2	Bluebonnet EL	6.1 / 10	Elementary	—	42th
3	Lockhart Pride H S	5.6 / 10	High	—	30th
4	Navarro EL	5.6 / 10	Elementary	—	30th
5	Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus	5.5 / 10	High	—	29th
6	Lockhart H S	4.7 / 10	High	—	14th
7	Lockhart J H	4.5 / 10	Middle	—	11th
8	Clear Fork EL	3.7 / 10	Elementary	—	4th

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About Schools in Lockhart, Texas

Lockhart, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 9 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools.

The 8 public schools in this comparison average 5.5 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 Plum Creek EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

Lockhart is served by 2 school districts: TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL, LOCKHART ISD. These districts collectively serve 6,930 students.

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Elementary Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Plum Creek EL 526 students · Kindergarten–5th	526	Kindergarten–5th	8.2
2	Bluebonnet EL 579 students · Kindergarten–5th	579	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
3	Navarro EL 603 students · Kindergarten–5th	603	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
4	Clear Fork EL 522 students · Kindergarten–5th	522	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Lockhart Montessori SchoolPrivate 25 students · Pre-K–3rd	25	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lockhart J H 1,432 students · 6th–8th	1,432	6th–8th	4.5

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lockhart Pride H S 67 students · 8th–12th	67	8th–12th	5.6
2	Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus 129 students · 5th–12th	129	5th–12th	5.5
3	Lockhart H S 2,012 students · 8th–12th	2,012	8th–12th	4.7
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	The Gospel Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate 6 students · 12th–12th	6	12th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	George W Carver Early Education Center 308 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	308	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.7

Schools in Lockhart

Lockhart, Texas · 11 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 5
Middle: 1
High: 4
Other: 1

Resources

🔍Google "Lockhart schools"🏫GreatSchools Lockhart 📊Niche Lockhart Rankings 📍Google Maps: Schools 🗺️Texas state profile 🗺️All states

School Districts (2)

TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL

9 schools · 326 students

LOCKHART ISD

9 schools · 6,604 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Lockhart, Texas

How many schools are in Lockhart, Texas?

Lockhart has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Lockhart, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Lockhart is 5.5 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 Lockhart, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Lockhart on MySchoolScout is Plum Creek EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Lockhart, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Lockhart on MySchoolScout is Plum Creek EL with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Lockhart, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Lockhart on MySchoolScout is Lockhart J H with a composite score of 4.5/10.

What is the best high school in Lockhart, Texas?

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

How many school districts serve Lockhart, Texas?

Lockhart is served by 2 school districts: Trinity Charter School, Lockhart ISD.

Are there private schools in Lockhart, Texas?

Yes, Lockhart has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools.

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

Among 8 public schools in Lockhart that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lockhart, 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.