For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,811 students in Nederland, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nederland, TX are Highland Park Elementary School, Helena Park Elementary School and Langham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nederland, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nederland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Nederland, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 S 6th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0236
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0236
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Helena Park Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Helena Ave
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0462
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0462
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Langham Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 S 12th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-4324
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-4324
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2620 Helena Ave
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-6224
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-6224
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2611 Ave H
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-3484
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-3484
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N 17th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5765
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5765
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Education School
Alternative School
300 S 12th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5241
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5241
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nederland, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nederland, TX include Highland Park Elementary School, Helena Park Elementary School and Langham Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nederland?
7 public elementary schools are located in Nederland.
What is the racial composition of students in Nederland?
Nederland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Nederland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Nederland include: Langham Elementary School vs. Helena Park Elementary School, Central Middle School vs. Wilson Middle School, Highland Park Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School
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