For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,529 students in Elkhart, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Elkhart, TX are Slocum High School, Elkhart High School and Slocum Pk - 8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Elkhart have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elkhart, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slocum High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9002 S State Hwy 19
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Slocum Pk - 8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Elkhart Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-8535
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-8535
Gr: 3-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2459
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2459
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2979
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2979
Gr: PK-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Elkhart, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elkhart Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 W Palestine Ave
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Gr: K-12
Slocum Daep Instructional Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elkhart, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Elkhart, TX include Slocum High School, Elkhart High School and Slocum Pk - 8.
How many public schools are located in Elkhart?
6 public schools are located in Elkhart.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart?
Elkhart public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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