For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 504 students in Alto, TX (there are , serving 20 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Alto, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alto, TX are Alto Middle School, Alto Elementary School and Alto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alto, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Alto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alto, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alto Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7140
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7140
Gr: 5-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Alto Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
236 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7170
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7170
Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Alto High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
248 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7110
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7110
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alto, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Alto, TX include Alto Middle School, Alto Elementary School and Alto High School.
How many public schools are located in Alto?
3 public schools are located in Alto.
What percentage of students in Alto go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Alto are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alto?
Alto public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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