For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,245 students in Hamilton County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, TX are Hamilton J High School, Hico Elementary School and Ann Whitney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8168
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hico Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9th And Cherry St
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Ann Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Hico High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Cedar
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Gr: 6-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, TX include Hamilton J High School, Hico Elementary School and Ann Whitney Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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