For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 117 students in Sanderson, TX.
The top ranked public school in Sanderson, TX is Sanderson Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanderson, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sanderson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sanderson, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanderson Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 N Second St
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Grades: K-12
| 117 students
Sanderson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 4th St
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 58 students
201 West Hackberry St
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2601
Sanderson, TX 79848
(432) 345-2601
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sanderson, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Sanderson, TX include Sanderson Schools.
How many public schools are located in Sanderson?
1 public schools are located in Sanderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanderson?
Sanderson public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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