Best Plains Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 294 students in Plains, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plains, TX are Plains Elementary School and Plains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plains, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plains have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Plains, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7401
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Plains Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
(806) 456-7490
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Plains, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plains, TX include Plains Elementary School and Plains Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plains?
2 public elementary schools are located in Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Plains?
Plains public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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