For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,965 students in Caldwell, TX (there are 1 private school, 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 Elementary School and Caldwell J High 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 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 County Rd 307
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 W Alligator
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Grades: PK-3
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Caldwell J High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
765 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Grades: 7-8
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
763 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Grades: 4-6
| 436 students
Caldwell, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burleson County Alter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 21
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-9811
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-9811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Caldwell Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
203 N Gray
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2400
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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 Elementary School and Caldwell J High 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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