For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 798 students in Ballinger, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Ballinger, TX are Ballinger Elementary School, Ballinger J High School and Ballinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ballinger, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Ballinger have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ballinger, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballinger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Broad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Ballinger J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Conda Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Ballinger High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2107 N Broadway
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3547
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Accelerated (Daep)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Ballinger, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairview Accelerated (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Gr: 9-11 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ballinger, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Ballinger, TX include Ballinger Elementary School, Ballinger J High School and Ballinger High School.
How many public schools are located in Ballinger?
4 public schools are located in Ballinger.
What is the racial composition of students in Ballinger?
Ballinger public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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