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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kaufman County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 41,303 students in Kaufman County, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 487 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Kaufman County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kaufman County, TX are Tool Elementary School, Global Leadership Academy and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaufman County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kaufman County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Kaufman County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tool Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 S Tool Dr
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Gr: PK-4 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10835 Walnut Ln
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4325
Gr: K-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Linda Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2186 Trophy Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Warren Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
811 S Bois D'arc
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4250
Gr: 7-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 Harbor Point Rd
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1360
Gr: PK-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Claybon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1011 Fm 741
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Scurry-rosser Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10729 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Gr: 4-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12755 Fm 1641
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Gr: PK-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Mabank J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
822 W Mason
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1670
Gr: 7-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Rhea Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Monitor Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4360
Gr: 5-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
J W Monday Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
905 S Madison St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Gr: 1-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Forney High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Fm 741 S
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19119 E Us Hwy 175
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1380
Gr: PK-4 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Lucille Nash Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Gr: 1-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Scurry-rosser Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9511 Silver Creek Dr
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Gr: PK-3 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Kaufman High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Norman J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3701 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Scurry-rosser High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8321 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Gary W Campbell High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3507 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2121.
Criswell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Hwy 740 N
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 Concord Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4300
Gr: K-4 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
Kemp Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Old Us 40
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1403
Gr: 2-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Barbara Walker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4060 Abbey Rd
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6030
Gr: PK-6 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Meadowcreek
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6040
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2626.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Windmill Farms Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4260
Gr: 7-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
651 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4270
Gr: 7-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mabank High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18786 E Hwy 175
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2929.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Paschal Blvd
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1340
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3030.
Crandall Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Fletcher Rd
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Rhodes I.s.
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
775 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4370
Gr: 5-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Noble Reed
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Wildcat Trail
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Mabank Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
513 N 3rd St
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1640
Gr: 5-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
J R Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Royal Dr
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Gr: 1-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3535.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 Luckenbach
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4330
Gr: K-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kaufman County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Kaufman County, TX include Tool Elementary School, Global Leadership Academy and Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kaufman County?
65 public schools are located in Kaufman County.
What percentage of students in Kaufman County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Kaufman County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kaufman County are often viewed compared to one another?

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