For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,664 students in Ferris, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ferris, TX are Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School, Ferris J High School and Lee Longino Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferris, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ferris have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ferris, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fm 983
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-2574
Gr: 1-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Ferris J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Lee Longino Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W F M 664
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8662
Gr: 1-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ferris, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ferris, TX include Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School, Ferris J High School and Lee Longino Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ferris?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ferris.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferris?
Ferris public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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