For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 598 students in Thorndale, TX (there are , serving 138 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Thorndale, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Thorndale, TX are Thorndale High School, Thorndale Middle School and Thorndale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thorndale, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Thorndale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thorndale, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thorndale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2321
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Thorndale Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Thorndale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2912
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2912
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Thorndale, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Thorndale, TX include Thorndale High School, Thorndale Middle School and Thorndale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thorndale?
3 public schools are located in Thorndale.
What percentage of students in Thorndale go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Thorndale are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thorndale?
Thorndale public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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