For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,867 students in Bandera County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bandera County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bandera County (2025-26)
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%
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 elementary schools in Bandera County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bandera County, TX include Medina School, Hill Country Elementary School and Bandera Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bandera County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Bandera County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bandera County?
Bandera County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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