For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 461 students in De Leon, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in De Leon, TX are De Leon Elementary School and Perkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Leon, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in De Leon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 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%
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 elementary schools in De Leon, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in De Leon, TX include De Leon Elementary School and Perkins Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in De Leon?
2 public elementary schools are located in De Leon.
What is the racial composition of students in De Leon?
De Leon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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