For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,049 students in Wharton County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wharton County, TX are East Bernard J High School, East Bernard Elementary School and Louise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wharton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Wharton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Bernard J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
East Bernard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Grades: PK-4
| 384 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Louise Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 Second St
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 Meadow Ln
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5812
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5812
Grades: 4-5
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Newgulf Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1867 Burning Stone
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2837
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2837
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #66.
Hutchins Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1006 Roberts
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5481
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5481
Grades: 1-3
| 720 students
Rank: #77.
Iago J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gift St
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2826
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2826
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #88.
El Campo Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4010 Fm 2765
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6362
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6362
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #99.
Louise J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Second St
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Grades: 6-8
| 117 students
Rank: #1010.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Grades: 2-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1111.
Wharton J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Rusk St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Grades: PK-1
| 423 students
Wharton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1619 M L K Blvd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Grades: 4-6
| 439 students
500 Abell St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6262
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6262
Grades: PK-1
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wharton County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wharton County, TX include East Bernard J High School, East Bernard Elementary School and Louise Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wharton County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Wharton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton County?
Wharton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wharton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wharton County include: Louise Elementary School vs. Hutchins Elementary School, East Bernard Elementary School vs. Hutchins Elementary School, East Bernard J High School vs. Northside Elementary School
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