For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,780 students in Gaines County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gaines County, TX are Seminole Elementary School, Loop School and Seminole Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaines County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gaines County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gaines County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S W Ave B
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3615
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3615
Gr: 4-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Loop School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1441 Hwy 303
Loop, TX 79342
(806) 319-7930
Loop, TX 79342
(806) 319-7930
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Seminole Primary
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 S W Ave D
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5841
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5841
Gr: 2-3 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Seminole J High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N W Ave J
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-9431
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-9431
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Seagraves Schools
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2520
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2520
Gr: PK-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 S W Ave B
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3637
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3637
Gr: PK-1 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Gaines County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Choices Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1605 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-3764
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-3764
Gr: 9-12
1300 Ave J
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 546-2015
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 546-2015
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
1605 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2646
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gaines County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gaines County, TX include Seminole Elementary School, Loop School and Seminole Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gaines County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Gaines County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaines County?
Gaines County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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