For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,565 students in Kaufman, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kaufman, TX are J W Monday Elementary School, Lucille Nash Elementary School and Norman J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaufman, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kaufman have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Kaufman, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J W Monday Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 S Madison St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Gr: 1-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Lucille Nash Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Gr: 1-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Norman J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
J R Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Royal Dr
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Gr: 1-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Kaufman, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Legacy Park Preparatory (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
603 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3814
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3814
Gr: 5-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Gr: 5-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
905 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Gr: 1-2 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1501 Royal
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Gr: 3-4 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kaufman, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kaufman, TX include J W Monday Elementary School, Lucille Nash Elementary School and Norman J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kaufman?
4 public elementary schools are located in Kaufman.
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman?
Kaufman public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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