For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,279 students in El Campo, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 418 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in El Campo, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in El Campo, TX are Northside Elementary School, Hutchins Elementary School and El Campo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Campo, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in El Campo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in El Campo, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 Meadow Ln
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5812
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5812
Gr: 4-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Hutchins Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Roberts
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5481
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5481
Gr: 1-3 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
El Campo Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4010 Fm 2765
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6362
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6362
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
El Campo High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Norris St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6341
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6341
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
501 W Webb
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7514
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7514
Gr: PK-K | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Wharton County Discretionary Jjaep
Alternative School
106 E Milam St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 532-2465
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 532-2465
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in El Campo, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in El Campo, TX include Northside Elementary School, Hutchins Elementary School and El Campo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in El Campo?
6 public schools are located in El Campo.
What percentage of students in El Campo go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in El Campo are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in El Campo?
El Campo public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in El Campo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in El Campo include: Northside Elementary School vs. Hutchins Elementary School, Hutchins Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School
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