For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 10,767 students in Van Zandt County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Van Zandt County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Van Zandt County, TX are Martins Mill High School, Canton Intermediate School and Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Zandt County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Van Zandt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Van Zandt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martins Mill High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 F M 1861
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3234
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3234
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1190 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Gr: 3-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Canton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Canton J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Van Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14300 State Hwy 110
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-1461
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-1461
Gr: 2-6 | 833 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Van J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 S Oak St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Gr: 7-8 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Grand Saline Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-5515
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-5515
Gr: 3-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Edgewood High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fruitvale Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
141 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
323 E Garland St
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Martins Mill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 F M 1861
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3706
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3706
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Van High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
985 N Maple
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Gr: 9-12 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Edgewood Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: 3-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Wills Point J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Dr
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-4924
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-4924
Gr: 7-8 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Fruitvale High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Grand Saline High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7533
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7533
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Grand Saline Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7537
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7537
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Earnest O Woods Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Wingo Way
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2841
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2841
Gr: 2-4 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Wills Point High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W S Commerce
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2371
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Ranch Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 Vzcr 2318
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2222.
Hallie Randall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4466
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4466
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2323.
Wills Point Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 School St
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-3617
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-3617
Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
1163 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Gr: PK-2 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
405 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7526
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7526
Gr: PK-2 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
449 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Gr: PK-1 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
447 Ter Dr
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2491
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2491
Gr: PK-1 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Van Zandt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ranch Academy - Tyler Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14023 State Hwy 155 S
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
349 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8331
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8331
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Van Zandt Alternative Education Prog Coop (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
318 N Saline
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6694
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6694
Gr: 6-12
Van Zandt Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
806 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-1761
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-1761
Gr: 9-12
Van Zandt County Shared Services Arrangement (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
120 Bulldog Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 896-1761
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 896-1761
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Van Zandt County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Van Zandt County, TX include Martins Mill High School, Canton Intermediate School and Canton High School.
How many public schools are located in Van Zandt County?
28 public schools are located in Van Zandt County.
What percentage of students in Van Zandt County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Van Zandt County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Van Zandt County?
Van Zandt County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Van Zandt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Van Zandt County include: Rhodes Elementary School vs. Canton Elementary School, Fruitvale Middle School vs. Canton J High School, Grand Saline Elementary School vs. Hallie Randall Elementary School
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