Schools in Gillespie County

About schools in 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.