For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 658 students in Childress County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Childress County, TX are Childress Elementary School and Childress J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Childress County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Childress County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Childress County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Childress Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 3rd St S E
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-6313
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-6313
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Childress J High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Commerce St
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-3641
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-3641
Gr: 6-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Childress County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Childress County, TX include Childress Elementary School and Childress J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Childress County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Childress County.
What is the racial composition of students in Childress County?
Childress County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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