For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 995 students in Idalou, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Idalou, TX are Idalou High School, Idalou Elementary School and Idalou Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idalou, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Idalou have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Idalou, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idalou High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Walnut
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Idalou Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Walnut
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Idalou Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
403 7th St
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Gr: 5-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Idalou, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lubbock County J J A E P (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2025 N Akron Ave
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Off Campus Daep Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
601 S Walnut
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Idalou, TX 79329
(806) 892-1900
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Idalou, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Idalou, TX include Idalou High School, Idalou Elementary School and Idalou Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Idalou?
3 public schools are located in Idalou.
What is the racial composition of students in Idalou?
Idalou public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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