Top 10 Best Kaufman County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public elementary schools serving 21,401 students in Kaufman County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kaufman County, TX are Global Leadership Academy, Linda Lyon Elementary School and Claybon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaufman County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kaufman County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Kaufman County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Linda Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2186 Trophy Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Claybon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1011 Fm 741
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Grades: K-4
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12755 Fm 1641
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Grades: PK-4
| 762 students
Rank: #55.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 S Bois D Arc
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4325
Grades: K-4
| 611 students
Rank: #66.
Scurry-rosser Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9511 Silver Creek Dr
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Rhea Int
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 Monitor Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4360
Grades: 5-6
| 763 students
Rank: #88.
Scurry-rosser Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10729 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Grades: 4-8
| 434 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
306 Harbor Point Rd
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1360
Grades: K-4
| 380 students
Rank: #1010.
Lucille Nash Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Grades: 1-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1111.
Tool Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 S Tool Dr
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1212.
Criswell Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Hwy 740 N
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Grades: PK-4
| 754 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19119 E Us Hwy 175
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1380
Grades: PK-4
| 661 students
Rank: #1414.
Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 S Meadowcreek
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6040
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: #1515.
J W Monday Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
905 S Madison St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Grades: 1-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1616.
Mabank Int
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
513 N 3rd St
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1640
Grades: 5-6
| 549 students
Rank: #1717.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
109 Paschal Blvd
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1340
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #1818.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
495 Diamond Creek Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4315
Grades: PK-4
| 681 students
Rank: #1919.
Hollis T Dietz Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2080 Sunnybrook Dr
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6050
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: #2020.
W A Martin Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11601 W Hwy 175
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6020
Grades: PK-6
| 662 students
Rank: #2121.
Barbara Walker Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4060 Abbey Rd
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6030
Grades: PK-6
| 534 students
Rank: #2222.
Norman J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Grades: 6-9
| 978 students
Rank: #2323.
Kemp Int
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Old Us 40
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1403
Grades: 3-5
| 373 students
Rank: #2424.
Noble Reed
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Wildcat Trail
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 688 students
Rank: #2525.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Bois D Arc
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4330
Grades: K-4
| 749 students
Rank: #2626.
Smith Int
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Iron Gate Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4365
Grades: 5-6
| 521 students
Rank: #2727.
J R Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Royal Dr
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Grades: 1-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2828.
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 Colquitt Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #2929.
Kemp J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Tolosa Rd
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1402
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #3030.
Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-3750
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #3131.
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 S Rockwall Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #3232.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Concord Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4300
Grades: K-4
| 603 students
Rank: #3333.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Grades: 3-12
| 29 students
Rank: #3434.
J W Long Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Creekside Dr
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1448
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: n/an/a
1130 S Ravenhill Rd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4295
Grades: PK-4
| 830 students
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Kaufman County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Grades: 1-2
| 664 students
Legacy Park Preparatory (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
603 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3814
Grades: 5-8
| 41 students
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Grades: 5-6
| 596 students
822 W Market St
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1600
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Mabank Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 E Market St
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
905 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Grades: 1-2
| 512 students
1501 Royal
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Grades: 3-4
| 603 students
10705 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kaufman County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kaufman County, TX include Global Leadership Academy, Linda Lyon Elementary School and Claybon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kaufman County, TX?
37 public elementary schools are located in Kaufman County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman County, TX?
Kaufman County, TX public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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