Best Palestine Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,333 students in Palestine, TX.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palestine, TX are Story Intermediate School, Southside Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Palestine, TX public elementary schools have an score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palestine have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Palestine, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Story Intermediate School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
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5300 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015

Gr: 4-6 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: #22.

Southside Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
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201 Gillespie Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023

Gr: 2-3 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #33.

Westwood Elementary School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
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2305 Salt Works Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771

Gr: 3-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: n/an/a

Northside Primary

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2509 Hwy 155 N
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8020

Gr: K-1 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: n/an/a

Westwood Primary

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1701 W Point Tap Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787

Gr: PK-2 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palestine, Texas

Palestine, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Landmark School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

101 Brushy Creek Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208

Gr: 6-10 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Palestine Career And Technical High School (Closed 2018)

1007 E Park Ave
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000

Sam Houston Early Learning Center (Closed 2005)

1000 E Lamar St
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026

Gr: K | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Washington 6th Gr Center (Closed 2006)

1020 W Hamlett
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030

Gr: 6 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Palestine, TX?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palestine, TX include Story Intermediate School, Southside Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Palestine?

5 public elementary schools are located in Palestine.

What is the racial composition of students in Palestine?

Palestine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).