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Best Hereford Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,320 students in Hereford, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hereford, TX are Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Bluebonnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hereford, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hereford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Hereford, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Aikman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 Ave K
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
221 16th St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Moreman
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Campbell St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Hereford J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Gr: 6-7 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hereford, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hereford, TX include Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Bluebonnet Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hereford?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hereford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hereford?
Hereford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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