For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 690 students in De Kalb, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in De Kalb, TX are Dekalb Elementary School, Hubbard Isd and James L Germany Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Kalb, 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 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in De Kalb have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in De Kalb, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 W Fannin St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Hubbard Isd
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3347 Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
James L Germany Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 W Grizzly Dr
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
De Kalb, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Boston Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3347 S Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in De Kalb, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in De Kalb, TX include Dekalb Elementary School, Hubbard Isd and James L Germany Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in De Kalb?
3 public elementary schools are located in De Kalb.
What is the racial composition of students in De Kalb?
De Kalb public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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