For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,119 students in Ward County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ward County, TX are Tatom Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School and Grandfalls-royalty School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Ward County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tatom Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 S Calvin Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2769
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2769
Grades: 1-2
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2010 E 8th St
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2414
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2414
Grades: 3-6
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Grandfalls-royalty School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Ave C
Grandfalls, TX 79742
(432) 547-2266
Grandfalls, TX 79742
(432) 547-2266
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Ward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
804 S Dwight Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Grades: 1-2
| 296 students
Pyote High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
S I 20 Service Rd Exit Pyote
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
I 20 S Service Rd
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ward County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ward County, TX include Tatom Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School and Grandfalls-royalty School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ward County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County?
Ward County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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