Top 10 Best Port Arthur Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 7,838 students in Port Arthur, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Port Arthur, TX are Bob Hope School - El Campus, Bob Hope School and Houston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Arthur, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Port Arthur have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Port Arthur, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4301 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Bob Hope School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #44.
Port Acres Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #66.
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #77.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
326 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Rank: #88.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4860
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
Rank: #1010.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1111.
Bob Hope School Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7720 Park N Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: PK-8
| 602 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8600
Grades: PK-2
| 259 students
Rank: #1313.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Dequeen Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8900
Grades: 3-5
| 220 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #1515.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1704 14th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bob Hope El School-baytown
Charter School
304 N Pruett St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Grades: PK-2
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Port Arthur Alternative Center
Alternative School
1030 Dunbar Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-8650
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Port Arthur, Texas

Port Arthur, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-8451
Grades: 10-12
| 1,928 students
2441 61st St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
1300 Freeman Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-2573
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
1023 Abe Lincoln Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 989-6244
Grades: 9
| 760 students
2441 61st St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 736-1521
Grades: 9
| 608 students
2000 Jefferson Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 985-6796
Grades: 9-10
| 680 students
5924 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 736-1142
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1500 Lakeshore Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77641
(409) 989-6244
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
2500 Taft Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2262
Grades: K-3
| 414 students
327 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
3700 Proctor
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Port Arthur, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Port Arthur, TX include Bob Hope School - El Campus, Bob Hope School and Houston Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Port Arthur?
17 public elementary schools are located in Port Arthur.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Arthur?
Port Arthur public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Port Arthur are often viewed compared to one another?

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