For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 200 students in Irion County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Irion County, TX is Irion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irion County, TX public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Irion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Irion County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irion Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 N 3rd St
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-3991
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-3991
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Irion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairview Accelerated (Aep) High School (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
P O Box 469
Mertzon, TX 76941
(915) 835-6111
Mertzon, TX 76941
(915) 835-6111
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Irion County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Irion County, TX include Irion Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Irion County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Irion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Irion County?
Irion County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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