For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,233 students in 76543, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 410 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 76543, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 76543, TX are Ira Cross Jr Elementary School, Killeen High School and Brookhaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 76543 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 76543, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76543, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Killeen High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N 38th St
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Grades: 9-12
| 2,187 students
Rank: #33.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #44.
Hay Branch Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Westcliff Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #55.
Rancier Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1252
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1252
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #66.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #77.
Manor Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1310
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1310
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway High School
Alternative School
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Middle School
Alternative School
1307 Gowen Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1694
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1694
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
76543, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bell County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Grades: 10
| 2 students
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Bell County Juv Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Grades: 6-11
| 27 students
4400 Chaparral Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-0006
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-0006
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Troy J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-7022
Grades: 7-9
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 76543, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 76543, TX include Ira Cross Jr Elementary School, Killeen High School and Brookhaven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 76543, TX?
9 public schools are located in 76543, TX.
What percentage of students in 76543, TX go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 76543, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 76543, TX?
76543, TX public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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