Schools in Harper ISD · Gillespie County

Two districts and seven public schools cover this stretch of the Texas Hill Country, meaning families in Fredericksburg, Harper, and Stonewall are working with a focused set of options rather than an overwhelming array. That compact scale has its advantages: three of those seven schools rank in the top quartile statewide, a strong hit rate for a small county. Harper ISD stands out across grade levels, with Harper Elementary reaching the 83rd percentile and Harper High School at the 81st — consistency that's rare in a district this size. Stonewall Elementary also clears the 81st percentile, giving families on that side of the county a compelling neighborhood option.