For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 664 students in De Leon, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in De Leon, TX are De Leon Elementary School, Perkins Middle School and De Leon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Leon, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in De Leon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in De Leon, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
De Leon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
133 E Pecan
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8220
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Perkins Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Johnson St
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8230
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8230
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
De Leon High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Manchaca
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8240
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-8240
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
De Leon, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Johnson St
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-6111
De Leon, TX 76444
(254) 893-6111
Gr: 5-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in De Leon, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in De Leon, TX include De Leon Elementary School, Perkins Middle School and De Leon High School.
How many public schools are located in De Leon?
3 public schools are located in De Leon.
What is the racial composition of students in De Leon?
De Leon public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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