For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,119 students in Elkhart, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkhart, TX are Slocum Pk - 8, Elkhart Intermediate School and Elkhart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elkhart have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Elkhart, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slocum Pk - 8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Elkhart Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-8535
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-8535
Gr: 3-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2459
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2459
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2979
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2979
Gr: PK-2 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Elkhart, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elkhart Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 W Palestine Ave
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Gr: K-12
Slocum Daep Instructional Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkhart, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkhart, TX include Slocum Pk - 8, Elkhart Intermediate School and Elkhart Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elkhart?
4 public elementary schools are located in Elkhart.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart?
Elkhart public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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