For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,149 students in Jackson County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, TX are Industrial El East, Industrial J High School and Ganado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Jackson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Industrial El East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
390 Main
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Industrial J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Ganado Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 W Sutherland
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4250
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Edna J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2351
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2351
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Ganado Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Devers
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: 4-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: PK-3 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
112 W Ash St
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Gr: 3-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1128 Martin Luther King Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: PK-2 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Edna Alter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 919
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: 2-3 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
P O Box 368
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, TX include Industrial El East, Industrial J High School and Ganado Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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