For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 834 students in Axtell, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Axtell, TX are Axtell Elementary School, Axtell Middle School and Axtell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Axtell, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Axtell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Axtell, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5419
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5419
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Axtell Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Axtell High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Ottawa
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 863-5301
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Waco Ctr For Youth
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 N 19th St
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Axtell, TX 76624
(254) 745-5339
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Axtell, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Axtell, TX include Axtell Elementary School, Axtell Middle School and Axtell High School.
How many public schools are located in Axtell?
4 public schools are located in Axtell.
What is the racial composition of students in Axtell?
Axtell public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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