For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,378 students in Kaufman, TX (there are , serving 134 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kaufman, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Kaufman, TX are Lucille Nash Elementary School, J W Monday Elementary School and Gary W Campbell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaufman, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kaufman have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kaufman, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucille Nash Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Grades: 1-5
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
J W Monday Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 S Madison St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Grades: 1-5
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Gary W Campbell High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3507 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Kaufman High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 1,321 students
Rank: #55.
Norman J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #66.
J R Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Royal Dr
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Grades: 1-5
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Rand Rd
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-0800
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-0800
Grades: PK-K
| 470 students
Kaufman, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Legacy Park Preparatory (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
603 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3814
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3814
Grades: 5-8
| 41 students
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Grades: 5-6
| 596 students
905 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Grades: 1-2
| 512 students
1501 Royal
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Grades: 3-4
| 603 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kaufman, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Kaufman, TX include Lucille Nash Elementary School, J W Monday Elementary School and Gary W Campbell High School.
How many public schools are located in Kaufman?
7 public schools are located in Kaufman.
What percentage of students in Kaufman go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kaufman are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman?
Kaufman public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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