For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,010 students in Ferris, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Ferris, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ferris, TX are Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School, Ferris J High School and Lee Longino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferris, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Ferris have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ferris, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fm 983
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Gr: 1-3 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Ferris J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Lee Longino Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W F M 664
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Gr: 4-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Ferris High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Central
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3212
Gr: PK-K | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ferris, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Ferris, TX include Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School, Ferris J High School and Lee Longino Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ferris?
5 public schools are located in Ferris.
What percentage of students in Ferris go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Ferris are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ferris?
Ferris public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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