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Best Leon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,316 students in Leon County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Leon County, TX are Leon High School, Buffalo Elementary School and Buffalo J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Leon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Gr: 6-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 E Commerce
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Gr: PK-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
335 Bison Trl
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Gr: 3-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Gr: 7-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1724 N Buffalo Ave
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Normangee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
116 Spur Three
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-9999
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Normangee Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
346 W Church St
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 812-2235
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Leon Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1428
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2106
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Normangee High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Leon County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Leon County, TX include Leon High School, Buffalo Elementary School and Buffalo J High School.
How many public schools are located in Leon County?
12 public schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Leon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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