For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 934 students in Tatum, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tatum, TX are Tatum Elementary School, Tatum Primary and Tatum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tatum, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tatum have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Tatum, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 3-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Tatum Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: PK-2
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Tatum, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 808
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tatum, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tatum, TX include Tatum Elementary School, Tatum Primary and Tatum Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tatum?
3 public elementary schools are located in Tatum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum?
Tatum public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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