For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,109 students in Early, TX (there are , serving 61 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Early, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Early, TX are Early Middle School, Early High School and Early Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Early, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Early have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Early, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Sunrise
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-5665
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-5665
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Early High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Sudderth
Early, TX 76803
(325) 646-8295
Early, TX 76803
(325) 646-8295
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Early Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Sudderth
Early, TX 76803
(325) 646-5511
Early, TX 76803
(325) 646-5511
Gr: 3-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
965 Early Blvd
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-9266
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-9266
Gr: PK-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Early, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Paradigm Accelerated Charter School - Brownwood (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
209 Garmon Dr
Early, TX 76803
(254) 445-4844
Early, TX 76803
(254) 445-4844
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Early, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Early, TX include Early Middle School, Early High School and Early Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Early?
4 public schools are located in Early.
What percentage of students in Early go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Early are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Early?
Early public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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