For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,475 students in Brownwood, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 78 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Brownwood, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brownwood, TX are East Elementary School, Woodland Heights Elementary School and Coggin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownwood, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Brownwood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brownwood, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Vincent St
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2937
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 4th St
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-8633
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-8633
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Coggin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Rogan
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Gr: PK-6 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Brownwood Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Calvert Rd
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-9545
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-9545
Gr: 7-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Bluffview Dr
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0707
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0707
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Brownwood High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Slayden
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-9549
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-9549
Gr: 9-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Lone Star H S West (Tjjd)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3254
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4245
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4245
Gr: 7-10 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Brownwood Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2707 Southside Dr
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2477
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2477
Gr: 10-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brownwood, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Brownwood, TX include East Elementary School, Woodland Heights Elementary School and Coggin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brownwood?
8 public schools are located in Brownwood.
What percentage of students in Brownwood go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Brownwood are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brownwood?
Brownwood public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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