For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 976 students in Stephens County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stephens County, TX are South Elementary School and Breckenridge J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephens County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stephens County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Stephens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Elliott St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4691
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4691
Grades: 3-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Breckenridge J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 W Lindsey St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4311
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4311
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 E Elm St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4627
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4627
Grades: PK-2
| 395 students
Stephens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Breckenridge Alter Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
500 West Lindsey
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 559-2278
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 559-2278
Grades: 10
| n/a students
300 W 7th St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4661
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4661
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stephens County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stephens County, TX include South Elementary School and Breckenridge J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stephens County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Stephens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens County?
Stephens County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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