For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,250 students in West, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 136 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in West, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in West, TX are West Elementary School, West Middle School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in West have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Cottonwood Rd
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2200
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
West Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2120
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Jerry Mashek Dr
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2050
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2050
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
West, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Trojan Connections High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
801 North Reagan St
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7520
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7520
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students
West Brookhaven Youth Ranch School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5467 Rogers Hill Rd
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2243
West, TX 76691
(254) 981-2243
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
West D A E P High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
801 North Reagan St
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7520
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7520
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
1212 North Reagan
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7530
West, TX 76691
(254) 826-7530
Grades: 4-5
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West, TX?
The top ranked public schools in West, TX include West Elementary School, West Middle School and West High School.
How many public schools are located in West?
3 public schools are located in West.
What percentage of students in West go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in West are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in West?
West public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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