For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,732 students in 76543, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 76543, TX are Ira Cross Jr Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School and Peebles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 76543 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 76543, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76543, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 722 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 602 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 614 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Middle School
Alternative School
1307 Gowen Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1690
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1690
Grades: 6-8
| 58 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 76543, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 76543, TX include Ira Cross Jr Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School and Peebles Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 76543?
7 public elementary schools are located in 76543.
What is the racial composition of students in 76543?
76543 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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