For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,577 students in Bandera County, TX (there are , serving 47 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bandera County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Bandera County, TX are Medina School, Hill Country Elementary School and Bandera Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bandera County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bandera County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bandera County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medina School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One Bobcat Ln
Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-2851
Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-2851
Grades: PK-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Hill Country Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6346 Fm 1283
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Bandera Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Cherry St
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3899
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3899
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Alkek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1798 Hwy 173 S
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
Bandera High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
474 Old San Antonio Hwy
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3898
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3898
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Bandera County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenge High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 727
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 796-3313
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 796-3313
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
One Bobcat Ln
Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-2731
Medina, TX 78055
(830) 589-2731
Grades: PK-6
| 137 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bandera County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Bandera County, TX include Medina School, Hill Country Elementary School and Bandera Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bandera County?
5 public schools are located in Bandera County.
What percentage of students in Bandera County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bandera County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bandera County?
Bandera County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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