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Best Jefferson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 58 public elementary schools serving 30,399 students in Jefferson County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, TX are Highland Park Elementary School, Helena Park Elementary School and Langham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson 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 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson 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 and Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 S 6th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0236
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Helena Park Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Helena Ave
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-0462
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Langham Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 S 12th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-4324
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2620 Helena Ave
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-6224
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2611 Ave H
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-3484
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4301 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Hamshire-fannett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23395 Burrell Wingate Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-1412
Gr: PK-3 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Sabine Pass School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5641 S Gulfway Dr
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
(409) 971-2321
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 N 17th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5765
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Regina Howell Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5850 Regina
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Ehrhart School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3380 Fannin St
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 839-8200
Gr: PK-9 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Bob Hope School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Hamshire-fannett Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11407 Dugat Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-1558
Gr: 4-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Port Neches Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
749 Central Dr
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-8115
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
326 Thomas Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1616.
Beaumont New El Daep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1095 Ave F
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-5000
Gr: 3-5 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1717.
Curtis Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6225 N Circuit
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4055 Calder Ave
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 838-4000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
China Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 Henderson Ave
China, TX 77613
(409) 981-6410
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Odom Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 W Virginia Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-5925
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Ave E
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 617-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3245 36th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Hamshire-fannett Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11375 Dugat Rd
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 794-2361
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2424.
Groves Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Wilson St
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-0225
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
Guess Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8055 Voth Rd
Beaumont, TX 77708
(409) 617-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1704 14th St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 886-9862
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Port Acres Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 Jade Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 984-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Dishman Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 Champions Dr
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 10th St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Ferndale Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6455 Gladys
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 617-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3232.
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Lakeview Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 984-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Amelia Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
565 S Major Dr
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 617-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Homer Dr Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8950 Homer Dr
Beaumont, TX 77708
(409) 617-6225
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, TX include Highland Park Elementary School, Helena Park Elementary School and Langham Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
58 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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