For the 2025 school year, there are 319 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 145,429 students in Texas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Texas are J Kawas Elementary School, Windsor Park G/t and Hudson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Windsor Park G/t
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4525 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-3770
Gr: 1-5 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Hudson Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1311 Lilly St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 803-5100
Gr: 1-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5314 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 749-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
301 Byron Nelson Pkwy
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Devers Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 S Chism
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Gr: PK-4 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Skaggs Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3201 Russell Creek Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-3300
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Gr: K-5 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Emma Vera Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2015 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1616.
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
724 Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Dallas, TX 75210
(972) 749-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Oakland Hills Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-2300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-2300
Gr: K-5 | 791 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2121.
Talkington School For Young Women Leaders
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
415 N Ivory Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 219-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3531 N Westmoreland Rd
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 794-3950
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Mccoy Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Mccoy Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-2300
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Marchman Way
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-2300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3101 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8330
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
Florence J Scott Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Pfc Angel J Moreno St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2828.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Glen Oaks Dr
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6400
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-6400
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2929.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3030.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3131.
Samuel Beck Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3232.
Eanes Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4101 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3535.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Texas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Texas include J Kawas Elementary School, Windsor Park G/t and Hudson Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Texas?
319 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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