For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,374 students in Slaton, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Slaton, TX are Cathelene Thomas Elementary School, Southland School and Slaton J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slaton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Slaton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Slaton, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cathelene Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 W Lubbock St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5805
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5805
Gr: 1-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Southland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 Eighth St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 996-5339
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 996-5339
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Slaton J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Jean St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-6583
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Slaton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 N 20th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Slaton Isd Daep
Alternative School
105 N 20th
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5833
Gr: 6-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
740 S 7th St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5813
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 828-5813
Gr: PK-K | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Slaton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lubbock Co J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1909 N Akron Ave
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 747-4850
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 747-4850
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Slaton, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Slaton, TX include Cathelene Thomas Elementary School, Southland School and Slaton J High School.
How many public schools are located in Slaton?
6 public schools are located in Slaton.
What is the racial composition of students in Slaton?
Slaton public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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