For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 586 students in Stamford, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Stamford, TX are Stamford High School, Stamford Middle School and Oliver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stamford, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stamford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stamford, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2701
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Stamford Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Oliver
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Stamford, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Gr: 4-6 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Wetherbee High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stamford, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Stamford, TX include Stamford High School, Stamford Middle School and Oliver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stamford?
3 public schools are located in Stamford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford?
Stamford public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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