Top 10 Best Ellis County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 46,256 students in Ellis County, TX (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,101 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ellis County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Ellis County, TX are Waxahachie Global High School, Longbranch Elementary School and Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Ellis County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waxahachie Global High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Longbranch Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6631 F M 1387
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6631 Shiloh Rd
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #44.
Wilemon Steam Academy
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 W Second St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Larue Miller Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Sudith Ln
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #66.
Palmer High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #77.
Midlothian Heritage High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4000 Fm 1387
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #88.
Walnut Grove Middle School
Math: 57% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
990 N Walnut Grove Rd
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #99.
Shackelford Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Butcher Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4666
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #1010.
Margaret L Felty Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
231 Park Pl Blvd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4616
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #1111.
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2881 Ledgestone Ln
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #1212.
Palmer Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
118 F M 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3319
Grades: 5-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1313.
Mt Peak Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5201 F M 663
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1414.
Midlothian High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
923 S 9th St
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,112 students
Rank: #1515.
Max H Simpson Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
470 Washington Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4740
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #1616.
Red Oak High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 S State Hwy 342
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Grades: 9-12
| 2,019 students
Rank: #1717.
T E Baxter Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 Park Pl
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #1818.
Irvin Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 S 5th St
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #1919.
Northside Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #2020.
Maypearl High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Phillips St
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #2121.
Dunaway Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 S Hwy 77
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4646
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #2222.
Lorene Smith Kirkpatrick Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1024 Fourth St
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1010
Grades: 2-5
| 338 students
Rank: #2323.
Bowie Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Jeter Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7234
Grades: 1-3
| 403 students
Rank: #2424.
Ennis J High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3101 Ensign Rd
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3850
Grades: 7-8
| 868 students
Rank: #2525.
Waxahachie High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3001 Us Hwy 287 Bypass
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
Grades: 8-12
| 2,795 students
Rank: #2626.
Robbie E Howard J High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
265 Broadhead Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #2727.
Oliver E Clift Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Parks School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2828.
Eddie Finley Sr J High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 E Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Rank: #2929.
Dorie Miller Int
Math: 51% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 W Lampasas
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-3775
Grades: 4-6
| 635 students
Rank: #3030.
Frank Seale Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 George Hopper Rd
Midlothian, TX 76065
(469) 856-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #3131.
Wooden Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Louise Ritter Blvd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2977
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #3232.
Evelyn Love Coleman J High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 845 students
Rank: #3333.
Jack Lummus Int
Math: 38% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 N Clay St
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 872-7060
Grades: 4-6
| 633 students
Rank: #3434.
Eastridge Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
725 E Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2266
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Palmer Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
303 Dick St
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3132
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
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Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
D A E P (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
101 Live Oak
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-5895
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
911 S Ninth St
Midlothian, TX 76065
(972) 775-8237
Grades: 9-10
| 783 students
Ischolars Magnet Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
109 W Red Oak Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Grades: 3-9
| 41 students
1024 West Fourth
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1015
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
400 Panther Ln
Maypearl, TX 76064
(972) 435-1099
Grades: 5-6
| 174 students
650 Park School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Grades: 6
| 553 students
119 Fm 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3832
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
401 E Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Grades: 5-6
| 833 students
P O Box 9000
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Grades: 7-8
| 848 students
614 Getzendaner Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Grades: 6
| 443 students
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Grades: 9-10
| 521 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ellis County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Ellis County, TX include Waxahachie Global High School, Longbranch Elementary School and Dolores Mcclatchey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ellis County, TX?
75 public schools are located in Ellis County, TX.
What percentage of students in Ellis County, TX go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ellis County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County, TX?
Ellis County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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