For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,577 students in Bandera County, TX (there are , serving 47 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bandera County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bandera County, TX are Medina School, Hill Country Elementary School and Bandera Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bandera County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bandera County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bandera County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medina School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Bobcat Ln
Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-2851
Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-2851
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Hill Country Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6346 Fm 1283
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Bandera Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Cherry St
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3899
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3899
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Alkek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1798 Hwy 173 S
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Bandera High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
474 Old San Antonio Hwy
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3898
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3898
Gr: 9-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Bandera County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
One Bobcat Ln
Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-2731
Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-2731
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bandera County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Bandera County, TX include Medina School, Hill Country Elementary School and Bandera Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bandera County?
5 public schools are located in Bandera County.
What percentage of students in Bandera County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bandera County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bandera County?
Bandera County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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