For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 334 students in Detroit, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Detroit, TX are Detroit J High School and Detroit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Detroit have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Detroit, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 1st St Nw
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 2nd Se
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Detroit, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 E Garner
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Detroit, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Detroit, TX include Detroit J High School and Detroit Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Detroit?
2 public elementary schools are located in Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit?
Detroit public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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