For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 539 students in Elkhart, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elkhart, TX are Slocum Pk - 8 and Elkhart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Elkhart have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elkhart, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Slocum Pk - 8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2459
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2459
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Elkhart, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elkhart Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 W Palestine Ave
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Slocum Daep Instructional Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elkhart, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elkhart, TX include Slocum Pk - 8 and Elkhart Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elkhart?
2 public middle schools are located in Elkhart.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart?
Elkhart public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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