For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,780 students in Gaines County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gaines County, TX are Seminole Elementary School, Loop School and Seminole Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaines County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gaines County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Gaines County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seminole Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S W Ave B
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3615
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3615
Gr: 4-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Loop School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1441 Hwy 303
Loop, TX 79342
(806) 319-7930
Loop, TX 79342
(806) 319-7930
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Seminole Primary
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 S W Ave D
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5841
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-5841
Gr: 2-3 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Seminole J High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N W Ave J
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-9431
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-9431
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Seagraves Schools
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2520
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2520
Gr: PK-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 S W Ave B
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3637
Seminole, TX 79360
(432) 758-3637
Gr: PK-1 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Gaines County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Choices Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1605 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-3764
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-3764
Gr: 9-12
1300 Ave J
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 546-2015
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 546-2015
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
1605 Ave K
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2646
Seagraves, TX 79359
(806) 387-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gaines County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gaines County, TX include Seminole Elementary School, Loop School and Seminole Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gaines County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Gaines County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaines County?
Gaines County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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