For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,485 students in Lavaca County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lavaca County, TX are Sweet Home Elementary School, Shiner Elementary School and Vysehrad Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lavaca County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lavaca County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Lavaca County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7508 Fm 531
Sweet Home, TX 77987
(361) 221-3221
Sweet Home, TX 77987
(361) 221-3221
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Shiner Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 Cr 348
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Vysehrad Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
595 County Rd 182
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4118
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4118
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Hallettsville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 N Ridge St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Gr: PK-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Yoakum Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 Aubrey St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2741
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2741
Gr: 3-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Hallettsville J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S Russell St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Ezzell School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20500 Fm 531
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Pecan
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4605
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4605
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Yoakum J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Koether Dr
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
701 W Grand Ave
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2011
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2011
Gr: 1-2 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Lavaca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dewitt-lavaca Special Ed Co-op (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
402 Hubbard St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
402 Hubbard St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Gr: 1-7 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lavaca County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lavaca County, TX include Sweet Home Elementary School, Shiner Elementary School and Vysehrad Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lavaca County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Lavaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lavaca County?
Lavaca County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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