For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,356 students in Jim Wells County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jim Wells County, TX are Orange Grove Elementary School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School and Orange Grove J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jim Wells County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jim Wells County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jim Wells County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Eugenia
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9358
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9358
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Whitney Dr
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Orange Grove J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Theil St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Schallert Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Jim Wells St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6361
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6361
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Premont Ernest H Singleton Early College Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 S Dolores St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Dubose Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Cameron St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Noonan Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7591
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7591
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Premont Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Elaine St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: 6-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
205 Dahme Ave
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2316
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2316
Gr: PK-2 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
439 S W 4th
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: K-2 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jim Wells County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jim Wells County, TX include Orange Grove Elementary School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School and Orange Grove J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jim Wells County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Jim Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Wells County?
Jim Wells County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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