Best Public Schools in Zip Code 76502

Zip code 76502 in Temple, TX, is home to 14 schools serving elementary through high school students, split primarily between the Belton Independent School District (Isd) and the Temple Independent School District (Isd), with two charter schools also operating in the area.

The standout performer in this zip code is Lake Belton Middle, which consistently achieves the highest state ranking (76th percentile) and excels in advanced math, with nearly 95% of its students proficient in Algebra I. Its feeder school, Lake Belton High School, is also a top choice, maintaining a 4-star rating for three years and a low dropout rate of 0.8%. In contrast, Bonham Middle in Temple ISD has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 44th to the 57th percentile and achieving the highest Algebra I proficiency rate in the area at 97.14%. However, a clear performance gap exists between the two districts: all Belton ISD schools rank at or above the 50th percentile, while all Temple ISD schools rank at or below the 22nd percentile. High Point Elementary is a notable anomaly within Belton ISD, ranking in the bottom 13th percentile despite its district's overall strength.

Charter schools offer mixed results: Priority Charter Schools Temple boasts a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, while Ki Charter - Temple serves only 9 students with a very low student-teacher ratio but poor academic outcomes. Across the zip code, Science proficiency is a consistent weakness, with many elementary and middle schools scoring below state averages. For parents, Lake Belton High School and Lake Belton Middle represent the strongest options, while Bonham Middle is a rising star worth watching.