Public schools in Burnet, TX
5 open public schools with an address in Burnet, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,772
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Burnet public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Burnet, TX: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,772 students, an average of 554 per school. The largest campus is Burnet H S (946 students), and the largest elementary school is Shady Grove El (570).
Every listed school belongs to Burnet CISD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Burnet
Elementary schools in Burnet
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rj Richey El Burnet CISD | 03–05 | 510 | 16.8:1 | |
| Shady Grove El Burnet CISD | PK–02 | 570 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Burnet
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet Middle Burnet CISD | 06–08 | 711 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Burnet
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet H S Burnet CISD | 09–12 | 946 | 14.4:1 | |
| Quest H S Burnet CISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 35 | 8.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.8%
- Hispanic34.7%
- Black1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Burnet schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,772 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Burnet
How many public schools are in Burnet, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Burnet: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,772 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Burnet?
All listed public schools with an address in Burnet belong to Burnet CISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Burnet?
Burnet H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Burnet, with 946 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Burnet?
No school with an address in Burnet is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Burnet schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Burnet public schools is 15.1:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Burnet guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities