For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,707 students in Palo Pinto County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 127 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Palo Pinto County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Palo Pinto County, TX are Palo Pinto Elementary School, Santo Elementary School and Santo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Pinto County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Palo Pinto County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palo Pinto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palo Pinto Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
821 Oak St
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
(940) 659-2745
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
(940) 659-2745
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Santo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Santo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Mineral Wells Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3801 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Gr: 10-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Graford School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Gordon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Strawn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
224 E Walnut
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Gr: PK-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Mineral Wells Schools
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Gr: PK-12 | 3,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Palo Pinto County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Palo Pinto County, TX include Palo Pinto Elementary School, Santo Elementary School and Santo High School.
How many public schools are located in Palo Pinto County?
10 public schools are located in Palo Pinto County.
What percentage of students in Palo Pinto County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Palo Pinto County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Pinto County?
Palo Pinto County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Palo Pinto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Palo Pinto County include: Palo Pinto Elementary School vs. Santo Elementary School, Strawn School vs. Gordon School, Santo High School vs. Gordon School
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