For the 2025 school year, there are 317 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 144,161 students in Texas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Texas are J Kawas Elementary School, Windsor Park G/t and Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Grades: 1-5
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
301 Byron Nelson Pkwy
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Grades: 1-5
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
Devers Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 S Chism
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Rank: #66.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Grades: PK-4
| 564 students
Rank: #77.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #88.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #99.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Skaggs Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3201 Russell Creek Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3300
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #1313.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 456 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Nursery Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13254 Nursery Dr
Nursery, TX 77976
(361) 575-6882
Nursery, TX 77976
(361) 575-6882
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Vega Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Longhorn Dr
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Grades: PK-4
| 135 students
Rank: #1818.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1919.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Oakland Hills Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-2300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-2300
Grades: K-5
| 791 students
Rank: #2020.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Emma Vera Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2015 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #2323.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 498 students
Rank: #2424.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Mccoy Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #2525.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #2626.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #2727.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #2828.
Stanton-smith Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Zavala Trl
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #2929.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 836 students
Rank: #3030.
Samuel Beck Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #3131.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Grades: PK-8
| 645 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
C T Eddins Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 Peregrine Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6600
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6600
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4500 Heritage Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
George West Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Travis St
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
Grades: PK-3
| 404 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Klondike Isd
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2911 County Rd H
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Grades: PK-12
| 253 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Texas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Texas include J Kawas Elementary School, Windsor Park G/t and Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Texas?
315 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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