For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,294 students in 75801, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 75801, TX are Story Intermediate School, Southside Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 75801 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 75801, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75801, TX Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Story Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Gr: 4-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Gillespie Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Gr: 2-3 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2305 Salt Works Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771
Gr: 3-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
2509 Hwy 155 N
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8020
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8020
Gr: K-1 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
1701 W Point Tap Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Gr: PK-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 75801, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 75801, TX include Story Intermediate School, Southside Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 75801?
5 public elementary schools are located in 75801.
What is the racial composition of students in 75801?
75801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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