For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 955 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 45%), 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 58% 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 Tatum, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 3-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Tatum, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 808
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 4-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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