Best Brenham Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,367 students in Brenham, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brenham, TX are Brenham Elementary School, Alton Elementary School and Brenham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brenham, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brenham have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Brenham, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brenham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Blue Bell Dr
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Gr: K-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Brenham Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Gr: 5-6 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Krause Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E Stone
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Brenham, Texas

Brenham, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
711 East Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3700
Gr: 5-8
1301 South Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Gr: 12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Five Oaks (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
711 Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3700
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Pride Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1301 S Market
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Gr: 9-12
1301 S Maket St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 76%
1301 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Gr: 6 | 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brenham, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brenham, TX include Brenham Elementary School, Alton Elementary School and Brenham Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brenham?
4 public elementary schools are located in Brenham.
What is the racial composition of students in Brenham?
Brenham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Brenham are often viewed compared to one another?

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