7.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Wheeler, Texas

2 schools in the directory · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 2

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (2): 7.0/10

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7.0

2 public schools · out of 10

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7.0

2 public schools · out of 10

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Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Kelton ISD

STAAR proficiency rose +8.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wheeler public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Wheeler

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (2 rated schools; 2 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Wheeler School	7.6 / 10	Other	—	77th
2	Kelton ISD	6.4 / 10	Other	—	48th

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About Schools in Wheeler, Texas

Wheeler, Texas is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span .

The 2 public schools in this comparison average 7.0 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 Wheeler School with a composite score of 7.6/10.

Wheeler is served by 2 school districts: KELTON ISD, WHEELER ISD. These districts collectively serve 526 students.

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#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Wheeler School 386 students · Pre-K–12th	386	Pre-K–12th	7.6
2	Kelton ISD 140 students · Pre-K–12th	140	Pre-K–12th	6.4

Schools in Wheeler

Wheeler, Texas · 2 schools

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State: Texas
Other: 2

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School Districts (2)

KELTON ISD

1 school · 140 students

WHEELER ISD

1 school · 386 students

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How many schools are in Wheeler, Texas?

Wheeler has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Wheeler, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 2 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Wheeler is 7.0 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 Wheeler, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Wheeler on MySchoolScout is Wheeler School with a composite score of 7.6/10.

How many school districts serve Wheeler, Texas?

Wheeler is served by 2 school districts: Kelton ISD, Wheeler ISD.

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

Among 2 public schools in Wheeler that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 9.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Wheeler, 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.