Public schools in Killeen, TX
42 open public schools with an address in Killeen, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
42
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
29,275
41 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Killeen public schools
The federal directory lists 42 public schools in Killeen, TX: 22 elementary, 9 middle, 9 high, 2 combined or other. The 41 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 29,275 students, an average of 714 per school. The largest campus is Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and the largest elementary school is Killeen El (1,091).
Killeen ISD operates the most schools here (38), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 15.2:1, 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.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% 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 Killeen
Killeen ISD
Public school district
38 schools in Killeen · 55 total
Inspire Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Killeen · 8 total
Premier High Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Killeen · 50 total
Priority Charter Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Killeen · 3 total
Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Killeen · 9 total
Elementary schools in Killeen
22| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice W Douse El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 893 | 16.9:1 | |
| Brookhaven El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 503 | 13.8:1 | |
| Cedar Valley El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 570 | 14.8:1 | |
| Clifton Park El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 875 | 14:1 | |
| Dr Joseph a Fowler El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 739 | 15.5:1 | |
| El Alter Learning Center Killeen ISD · Alternative School | 01–05 | 13 | 2.2:1 | |
| Hay Branch El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 522 | 14.8:1 | |
| Haynes El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 811 | 16.3:1 | |
| Iduma El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 801 | 15.2:1 | |
| Ira Cross Jr El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 642 | 14.3:1 | |
| Killeen El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 1,091 | 14.8:1 | |
| Maude Moore Wood El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 728 | 15.1:1 | |
| Maxdale El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 511 | 15.3:1 | |
| Pat Carney El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 733 | 15.8:1 | |
| Peebles El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 458 | 12.1:1 | |
| Pershing Park El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 934 | 13.6:1 | |
| Priority Charter Schools - Killeen Priority Charter Schools · Charter | PK–05 | 76 | 9.9:1 | |
| Reeces Creek El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 832 | 14.7:1 | |
| Saegert El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 940 | 15.1:1 | |
| Timber Ridge El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 717 | 16.3:1 | |
| Trimmier El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 672 | 13.2:1 | |
| Willow Springs El Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 670 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Killeen
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Patterson Middle Killeen ISD | 06–08 | 746 | 15.6:1 | |
| Dr Jimmie Don Aycock Middle Killeen ISD | 06–08 | 557 | 19:1 | |
| Gateway Middle Killeen ISD · Alternative School | 06–08 | 48 | 3.3:1 | |
| Liberty Hill Middle Killeen ISD | 06–08 | 674 | 16.2:1 | |
| Live Oak Ridge Middle Killeen ISD | 06–08 | 676 | 17.5:1 | |
| Manor Middle Killeen ISD | 06–08 | 592 | 14.4:1 | |
| Palo Alto Middle Killeen ISD | 06–08 | 781 | 16.3:1 | |
| Rancier Middle Killeen ISD | 06–08 | 735 | 17.2:1 | |
| Roy J Smith Middle Killeen ISD | 06–08 | 1,135 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Killeen
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell County Inspire Academy Inspire Academies · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 44 | 15.2:1 | |
| C E Ellison H S Killeen ISD | 09–12 | 1,761 | 16.8:1 | |
| Chaparral H S Killeen ISD | 09–12 | 2,031 | 17.7:1 | |
| Gateway H S Killeen ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 84 | 5.1:1 | |
| Killeen H S Killeen ISD | 09–12 | 2,083 | 17.5:1 | |
| Pathways Academic Campus Killeen ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 282 | 12.7:1 | |
| Premier H S - Killeen Premier High Schools · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 136 | 21.2:1 | |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S Killeen ISD | 09–12 | 2,165 | 17.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Killeen
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth School Killeen ISD · Alternative School | 03–12 | 13 | 6.7:1 | |
| Killeen JJAEP Killeen ISD · Alternative School | 07–10 | 1 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.2%
- Hispanic35.1%
- Black38.4%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial9.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 41 Killeen schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (29,275 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Killeen
How many public schools are in Killeen, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 42 open public schools with a location address in Killeen: 22 elementary, 9 middle, 9 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 29,275 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Killeen?
Schools with an address in Killeen belong to 5 education agencies, led by Killeen ISD (38 schools), Inspire Academies (1 school), Premier High Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Killeen?
Robert M Shoemaker H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Killeen, with 2,165 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Killeen?
Yes. 4 of the 42 public schools in Killeen are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bell County Inspire Academy, Premier H S - Killeen, Priority Charter Schools - Killeen. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Killeen schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Killeen public schools is 15.2:1, 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 Killeen 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