For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,965 students in Caldwell, TX (there are , serving 122 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Caldwell, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell, TX are Caldwell High School, Caldwell J High School and Caldwell Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Caldwell, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 County Rd 307
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
765 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Gr: 7-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
763 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Gr: 4-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 W Alligator
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Gr: PK-3 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Caldwell, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Caldwell, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell, TX include Caldwell High School, Caldwell J High School and Caldwell Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell?
4 public schools are located in Caldwell.
What percentage of students in Caldwell go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Caldwell are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell?
Caldwell public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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