For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,057 students in West Columbia, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Columbia, TX are West Columbia Elementary School, Barrow Elementary School and West Brazos J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Columbia, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Columbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 West Columbia, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 S Gray
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
Gr: K-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Barrow Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Gaines
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Gr: 1-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
West Brazos J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Roustabout Dr
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Wild Peach Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3311 County Rd 353
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
West Columbia, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 158
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-4113
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-4113
Gr: 5-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
West Columbia Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
719 W Brazos Ave
West Columbia, TX 77486
(210) 658-6848
West Columbia, TX 77486
(210) 658-6848
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Columbia, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Columbia, TX include West Columbia Elementary School, Barrow Elementary School and West Brazos J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Columbia?
4 public elementary schools are located in West Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Columbia?
West Columbia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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