For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,626 students in Salado, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Salado, TX are Thomas Arnold Elementary School and Salado Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salado, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salado have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Salado, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Salado Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1169 Williams Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6930
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell County Daep
Alternative School
706 E Rio Poco Dr
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 982-3505
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 982-3505
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Salado, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave Building 10
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
575 Salado School Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Gr: PK-5
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Gr: 3-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
510 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Gr: PK-2 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Salado, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Salado, TX include Thomas Arnold Elementary School and Salado Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salado?
3 public elementary schools are located in Salado.
What is the racial composition of students in Salado?
Salado public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).