6.1public avg / 10

Best Schools in Temple, Texas

30 schools in the directory · 16 Elementary · 5 Middle · 4 High · 5 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 23

Private: 7

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (21): 6.1/10

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Middle · Belton ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Belton ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Middle · Temple ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Temple are Lake Belton Middle (8.1/10), Charter Oak EL (8.0/10), and Bonham Middle (7.7/10), among 21 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

23 public · 7 private

Avg Score

6.1

21 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

23 public · 7 private

Avg Score

6.1

21 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Lake Belton Middle

Rates 8.1/10 despite 30% 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 Temple public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Tarver EL

STAAR proficiency rose +12.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Temple public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Temple

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 21 rated schools; 30 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Lake Belton Middle	8.1 / 10	Middle	+2.0	89th
2	Charter Oak EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	87th
3	Bonham Middle	7.7 / 10	Middle	+1.6	79th
4	Lamar Middle	7.5 / 10	Middle	+1.4	75th
5	Travis Science Academy	7.5 / 10	Middle	+1.4	75th
6	Western Hills EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	75th
7	Kennedy-Powell EL	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	72th
8	Raye-Allen EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	70th
9	Wheatley Alternative Education Center	6.6 / 10	Other	+0.5	52th
10	Hector P Garcia EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	48th

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About Schools in Temple, Texas

Temple, Texas is home to 30 schools, including 23 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

The 21 public schools in this comparison average 6.1 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 Lake Belton Middle with a composite score of 8.1/10.

Temple is served by 2 school districts: BELTON ISD, TEMPLE ISD. These districts collectively serve 22,592 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

16 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Charter Oak EL 624 students · Kindergarten–5th	624	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
2	Western Hills EL 448 students · Pre-K–5th	448	Pre-K–5th	7.5
3	Kennedy-Powell EL 416 students · Pre-K–5th	416	Pre-K–5th	7.4
4	Raye-Allen EL 627 students · Pre-K–5th	627	Pre-K–5th	7.3
5	Hector P Garcia EL 484 students · Pre-K–5th	484	Pre-K–5th	6.4
6	Joe M Pirtle EL 630 students · Kindergarten–5th	630	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
7	Scott EL 465 students · Pre-K–5th	465	Pre-K–5th	4.9
8	High Point EL 645 students · Kindergarten–5th	645	Kindergarten–5th	4.5
9	Thornton EL 740 students · Pre-K–5th	740	Pre-K–5th	4.5
10	Cater EL 309 students · Pre-K–5th	309	Pre-K–5th	4.2

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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.

Jefferson EL Tarver EL St Marys Catholic SchoolPrivate The Montessori Schools of Central TexasPrivate St Francis Episcopal SchoolPrivate Montessori Schools of Central Texas(temple Campus)Private

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lake Belton Middle 812 students · 6th–8th	812	6th–8th	8.1
2	Bonham Middle 636 students · 6th–8th	636	6th–8th	7.7
3	Lamar Middle 538 students · 6th–8th	538	6th–8th	7.5
4	Travis Science Academy 687 students · 6th–8th	687	6th–8th	7.5
5	North Belton Middle 919 students · 6th–8th	919	6th–8th	6.1

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lake Belton H S 2,269 students · 9th–12th	2,269	9th–12th	6.4
2	Fred W Edwards Academy Aec 89 students · 9th–12th	89	9th–12th	5.7
3	Temple H S 2,342 students · 8th–12th	2,342	8th–12th	5.4
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Holy Trinity Catholic High SchoolPrivate 73 students · 9th–12th	73	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Wheatley Alternative Education Center 63 students · 2nd–12th	63	2nd–12th	6.6
2	Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy 447 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	447	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.0
3	Bell Co J J a E P 1 students · 9th–9th	1	9th–9th	—
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Central Texas Christian SchoolPrivate 448 students · Pre-K–12th	448	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	Tamra Learning AcademyPrivate 29 students · Kindergarten–12th	29	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Temple

Temple, Texas · 30 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 16
Middle: 5
High: 4
Other: 5

Resources

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School Districts (2)

BELTON ISD

21 schools · 13,808 students

TEMPLE ISD

16 schools · 8,784 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Temple, Texas

How many schools are in Temple, Texas?

Temple has 30 schools, including 23 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Temple, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 21 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Temple is 6.1 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 Temple, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Temple on MySchoolScout is Lake Belton Middle with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Temple, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Temple on MySchoolScout is Charter Oak EL with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Temple, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Temple on MySchoolScout is Lake Belton Middle with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best high school in Temple, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Temple on MySchoolScout is Lake Belton H S with a composite score of 6.4/10.

How many school districts serve Temple, Texas?

Temple is served by 2 school districts: Belton ISD, Temple ISD.

Are there private schools in Temple, Texas?

Yes, Temple has 7 private schools alongside 23 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Marys Catholic School with a score of 7.7/10.

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

Among 21 public schools in Temple that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Temple, 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.