For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,467 students in Pecos County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pecos County, TX are Buena Vista School, Iraan J High School and Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pecos County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pecos County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pecos County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 W Hwy 11
Imperial, TX 79743
(432) 536-2225
Imperial, TX 79743
(432) 536-2225
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Iraan J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Farr St
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 W 18th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4161
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4161
Gr: PK-1 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Fort Stockton Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Hwy 385
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4016
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4016
Gr: 2-3 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Fort Stockton Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 2nd
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4141
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4141
Gr: 4-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Iraan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Farr St
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 639-2512
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Fort Stockton Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W 5th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4131
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Young St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(512) 778-0421
Gr: K-8 | 5,650 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Pecos County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Butz Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
101 W Division St
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4121
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-4121
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 S Farr St
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 836-1514
Iraan, TX 79744
(432) 836-1514
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pecos County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pecos County, TX include Buena Vista School, Iraan J High School and Fort Stockton Apache Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pecos County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Pecos County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pecos County?
Pecos County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pecos County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pecos County include: Fort Stockton Intermediate School vs. Buena Vista School, Buena Vista School vs. Fort Stockton Intermediate School
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