For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 826 students in Slaton, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Slaton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 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 | 435 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) 496-2050
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 496-2050
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 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 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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: 5-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Slaton, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Slaton, TX include Cathelene Thomas Elementary School, Southland School and Slaton J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Slaton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Slaton.
What is the racial composition of students in Slaton?
Slaton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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