For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,237 students in Clay County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, TX are Bellevue School, Midway School and Henrietta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Clay County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bellevue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Seventh St
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Midway School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12142 State Hwy 148 S
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Henrietta Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 E Gilbert St
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7920
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7920
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Henrietta Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Crafton St
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7910
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7910
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Petrolia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Prairie Ave
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harrison St
Byers, TX 76357
(940) 529-6101
Byers, TX 76357
(940) 529-6101
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
601 South Prairie
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, TX include Bellevue School, Midway School and Henrietta Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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