For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,149 students in Jackson County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, TX are Industrial El East, Industrial J High School and Ganado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Industrial El East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
390 Main
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Industrial J High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Ganado Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 W Sutherland
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4250
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Edna J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2351
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Ganado Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Devers
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: 4-5
| 224 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 W Ash St
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Grades: 3-5
| 319 students
1128 Martin Luther King Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: PK-2
| 381 students
Edna Alter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 919
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: 2-3
| 222 students
P O Box 368
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, TX include Industrial El East, Industrial J High School and Ganado Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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