For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 979 students in Anderson, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson, TX are Anderson-shiro Elementary School and Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson-shiro Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
458 Fm 149 W
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-4525
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-4525
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1345 Fm 149 W
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-4550
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-4550
Gr: 6-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson, TX include Anderson-shiro Elementary School and Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anderson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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