For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,133 students in 75801, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 96 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 75801, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 75801, TX are Palestine J High School, Palestine High School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 75801 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 75801, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75801, TX Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palestine J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 Ben Milam Dr
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8008
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8008
Grades: 7-8
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Palestine High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Gillespie Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Grades: 2-3
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Story Int
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Grades: 4-6
| 639 students
75801, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Landmark School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
101 Brushy Creek Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Grades: 6-10
| 77 students
Palestine Career And Technical High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1007 E Park Ave
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 E Lamar St
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Grades: K
| 129 students
1020 W Hamlett
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Grades: 6
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 75801, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 75801, TX include Palestine J High School, Palestine High School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 75801, TX?
5 public schools are located in 75801, TX.
What percentage of students in 75801, TX go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 75801, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 75801, TX?
75801, TX public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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