For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,300 students in Runnels County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Runnels County, TX are Miles Elementary School, Winters Elementary School and Ballinger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnels County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Runnels County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Runnels County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miles Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Winters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 N Heights St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5577
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5577
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Ballinger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Broad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Olfen School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Ballinger J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Conda Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: 5-7
| 3 students
Runnels County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ceec High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
305 Jones
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Fairview Accelerated (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Grades: 9-11
| 1 students
Fairview Vocational Training High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(915) 651-7521
Miles, TX 76861
(915) 651-7521
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Grape Creek Special Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
603 N Hts
Winters, TX 79567
(915) 754-5516
Winters, TX 79567
(915) 754-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Winters/fairview Daep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Runnels County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Runnels County, TX include Miles Elementary School, Winters Elementary School and Ballinger Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Runnels County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Runnels County.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnels County?
Runnels County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% 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 Runnels County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Runnels County include: Winters Elementary School vs. Miles Elementary School, Winters Elementary School vs. Ballinger Elementary School
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