For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,196 students in Winkler County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winkler County, TX are Wink Elementary School, Kermit J High School and Kermit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winkler County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winkler County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Winkler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wink Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N Rosey Dodd
Wink, TX 79789
(432) 527-3880
Wink, TX 79789
(432) 527-3880
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Kermit J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 School St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1040
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1040
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Kermit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N E Ave
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Gr: PK-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Winkler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 School St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1025
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1025
Gr: PK-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
201 N E Ave
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Winkler County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winkler County, TX include Wink Elementary School, Kermit J High School and Kermit Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winkler County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Winkler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winkler County?
Winkler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Winkler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Winkler County include: Kermit Elementary School vs. Wink Elementary School, Wink Elementary School vs. Kermit Elementary School
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