For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,418 students in Limestone County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Limestone County, TX are Coolidge Elementary School, H O Whitehurst Elementary School and A B Mcbay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Limestone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Kirven St
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-2206
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
H O Whitehurst Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Grades: PK-3
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
A B Mcbay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Grades: PK-2
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Enge-washington Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Grades: 4-6
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Coolidge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Kirven
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
Rank: #66.
Mexia J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blackcat Dr
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
R Q Sims Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4025
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4025
Grades: 3-5
| 387 students
Limestone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
701 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
819 W Trinity
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Grades: 4-12
| 4 students
P O Box 2000
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-5507
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-5507
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mexia School Of Choice (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
616 North Red River St
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Limestone County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Limestone County, TX include Coolidge Elementary School, H O Whitehurst Elementary School and A B Mcbay Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Limestone County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Limestone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Limestone County include: A B Mcbay Elementary School vs. Coolidge Elementary School, Coolidge Elementary School vs. A B Mcbay Elementary School, H O Whitehurst Elementary School vs. A B Mcbay Elementary School
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