Top 10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2024)

The top ranked public elementary schools in Texas are Spring Branch Academic Institute, School For The Highly Gifted and Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public elementary schools are Panhandle, Windthorst and Southlake.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Texas is 37%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 42%.

Top Ranked Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-12
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Rank: #22.
School For The Highly Gifted
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-8
2990 S Hwy 161
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 343-7864
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Overton Park Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4865 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 814-6900
Rank: #55.
William B Travis Vanguard Of Academically Tag
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
3001 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 794-7500
Rank: #66.
Carver Center
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-6
1300 E Wall St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6400
Rank: #77.
Creekside Forest Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5949 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Rank: #88.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-5
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Rank: #99.
Lawler Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
12921 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Rank: #1010.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
3000 Hillbrook St
Dallas, TX 75214
(972) 749-7300
Rank: #1111.
West University Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
10210 Ember Glen Dr
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 428-2800
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Old Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
1050 S Carroll Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4600
Rank: #1515.
Bess Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1000 Shadow Bend Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(832) 223-1300
Rank: #1616.
Devers Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
201 S Chism
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Rank: #1717.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Rank: #1818.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Rank: #1919.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: 1-5
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Rank: #2020.
Hazel S Pattison Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
19910 Stonelodge
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 237-5456
Rank: #2121.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4530 Holly St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Rank: #2222.
Cactus Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2901 Goldenoak Cir
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 424-8000
Rank: #2323.
Iuniversity Prep
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
3051 Ira E Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4895
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Klondike Isd
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-12
2911 County Rd H
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Skaggs Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
3201 Russell Creek Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3300
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Fowler Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
3801 Mcdermott Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Ray And Jamie Wolman Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
28727 N Firethorne Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-1700
Rank: #2828.
Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-12
4114 Lockhill Selma Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 874-9250
Rank: #2929.
Griffin Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
7800 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8706
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Eubanks Int
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: 5-6
500 S Kimball Ave
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-5200
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Sudie L Williams Talented And Gifted Academy
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
4518 Pomona Rd
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 794-8700
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Brentfield Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
6767 Brentfield Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Rank: #3535.
Seven Lakes J High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
6026 Katy Gaston Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 234-2100
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