For the 2026 school year, there are 10 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 75% (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 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Mineral Wells Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3810 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3033
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Mineral Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Southeast Martin Luther K
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Gr: PK-6 | 1,907 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Mineral Wells J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S E 14th Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
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 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
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 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
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 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Mineral Wells High School
(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: 9-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Palo Pinto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
300 S W 13th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Gr: 2-3 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
2012 S E 12th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Gr: PK-1 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Mineral Wells/palo Pinto County Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1806 N E 1st Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Gr: 6-12
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 75% (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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