For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 29,684 students in Killeen, TX (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,168 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Killeen, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Killeen, TX are Maude Moore Wood Elementary School, Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School and Cedar Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Killeen, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Killeen 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Killeen, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6410 Morganite Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4910 Katy Creek Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Chantz Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
Saegert Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 Schorn Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 982 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gateway High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Killeen Isd Career Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1320 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-3800
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-3800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Alice W Douse Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Rebecca Lynn Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 929 students
Rank: #88.
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #99.
Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3309 W Canadian River Loop
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-6750
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #1010.
Iduma Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Foster Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2590
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2590
Grades: PK-5
| 808 students
Rank: #1111.
Clifton Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Grades: PK-5
| 990 students
Rank: #1212.
Charles E Patterson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8383 W Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #1313.
Roy J Smith Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Brushy Creek Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,280 students
Rank: #1414.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #1515.
Pat Carney Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Azura Way
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #1616.
Reeces Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 868 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
C E Ellison High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 E Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,687 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5402 White Rock Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #1919.
Live Oak Ridge Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Robinett Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2490
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #2020.
Maxdale Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Westwood Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2460
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #2121.
Killeen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N 38th St
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-7208
Grades: 9-12
| 2,166 students
Rank: #2222.
Liberty Hill Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Kit Carson Trl
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1370
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1370
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #2323.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2020
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #2424.
Pershing Park Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Central Texas Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Grades: PK-5
| 1,003 students
Rank: #2525.
Robert M Shoemaker High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3302 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-0900
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,258 students
Rank: #2626.
Trimmier Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Success Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2270
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #2727.
Killeen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 1,088 students
Rank: #2828.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
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
| 526 students
Rank: #2929.
Rancier Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1250
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 687 students
Rank: #3030.
Pathways Academic Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1322 Stagecoach Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #3131.
Palo Alto Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1200
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #3232.
Hay Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Westcliff Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #3333.
Manor Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1310
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1310
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #3434.
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 634-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adventhealth School
Alternative School
2201 S Clear Creek Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-0251
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
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Killeen, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
2200 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Creekview Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
701 Whitlow Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 361 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
505 E Jasper Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1150
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1150
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
1517 Barbara Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Transformative Charter Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 628-8989
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 628-8989
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
709 W Dean Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Killeen, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Killeen, TX include Maude Moore Wood Elementary School, Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School and Cedar Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Killeen?
43 public schools are located in Killeen.
What percentage of students in Killeen go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Killeen are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Killeen?
Killeen public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Killeen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Killeen include: Timber Ridge Elementary School vs. Cedar Valley Elementary School, Robert M Shoemaker High School vs. C E Ellison High School, Trimmier Elementary School vs. Saegert Elementary School
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