For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,771 students in Gladewater, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gladewater, TX are Union Grove Elementary School, Gladewater Middle School and Weldon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladewater, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gladewater have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Gladewater, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10920 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-3481
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-3481
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Gladewater Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Loop 485
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2243
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Weldon Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
314 E Saunders
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6921
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6921
Gr: 2-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Gay Ave
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2254
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2254
Gr: PK-1 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
5219 Old Hwy 135 N
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-0146
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-0146
Gr: 5-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Gladewater, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 E Broadway
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6971
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6971
Gr: 2-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Sabine Isd Daep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
200 S White Oak Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-8564
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-8564
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Union Grove Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11220 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5509
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5509
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gladewater, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gladewater, TX include Union Grove Elementary School, Gladewater Middle School and Weldon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gladewater?
5 public elementary schools are located in Gladewater.
What is the racial composition of students in Gladewater?
Gladewater public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gladewater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gladewater include: Gladewater Primary vs. Union Grove Elementary School, Union Grove Elementary School vs. Gladewater Primary
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