For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 476 students in Petrolia, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Petrolia, TX are Petrolia Junior High/high School and Petrolia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petrolia, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Petrolia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Petrolia, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petrolia Junior High/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8307 Fm 810
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Petrolia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Prairie Ave
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Petrolia, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 South Prairie
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Petrolia, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Petrolia, TX include Petrolia Junior High/high School and Petrolia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Petrolia?
2 public schools are located in Petrolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Petrolia?
Petrolia public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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