For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,008 students in San Saba County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in San Saba County, TX are Cherokee School, San Saba Elementary School and San Saba Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Saba County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in San Saba County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Saba County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 S Indian Ave
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4298
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4298
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
San Saba Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 W Wallace
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 372-3019
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 372-3019
Gr: PK-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
San Saba Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
808 W Wallace
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 372-3200
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 372-3200
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Richland Springs School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Coyote Trl
Richland Springs, TX 76871
(325) 240-1040
Richland Springs, TX 76871
(325) 240-1040
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
San Saba High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
808 W Wallace
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 372-3786
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 372-3786
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
San Saba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
301 E Wallace St Ste 203
San Saba, TX 76877
(915) 372-3190
San Saba, TX 76877
(915) 372-3190
Gr: PK-12 | 1 student
P O Box 100
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4299
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4299
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
P O Box 935
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 372-5795
San Saba, TX 76877
(325) 372-5795
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Saba County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in San Saba County, TX include Cherokee School, San Saba Elementary School and San Saba Middle School.
How many public schools are located in San Saba County?
5 public schools are located in San Saba County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Saba County?
San Saba County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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