For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,429 students in Leon County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leon County, TX are Leon High School, Buffalo Elementary School and Buffalo J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Leon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Gr: 6-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 E Commerce
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 Bison Trl
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Gr: 3-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Normangee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Spur Three
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-9999
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-9999
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Normangee Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
346 W Church St
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 812-2235
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 812-2235
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Leon Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1426
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1426
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2106
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2106
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Leon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 157
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Leon County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leon County, TX include Leon High School, Buffalo Elementary School and Buffalo J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leon County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Leon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Leon County include: Oakwood Elementary School vs. Buffalo J High School, Buffalo J High School vs. Oakwood Elementary School, Leon Elementary School vs. Buffalo J High School
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