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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Van Zandt County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 10,767 students in Van Zandt County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Van Zandt County, TX are Martins Mill High School, Canton Intermediate School and Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Zandt County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Van Zandt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Van Zandt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martins Mill High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 F M 1861
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3234
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1190 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6418
Gr: 3-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Canton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 W Hwy 243
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Canton J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1115 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Van Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14300 State Hwy 110
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-1461
Gr: 2-6 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Van J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
630 S Oak St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Gr: 7-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Grand Saline Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-5515
Gr: 3-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Edgewood High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fruitvale Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
141 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
323 E Garland St
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Martins Mill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 F M 1861
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3706
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Van High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
985 N Maple
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8623
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Edgewood Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: 3-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Wills Point J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Tiger Dr
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-4924
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Fruitvale High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Grand Saline High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7533
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Grand Saline Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7537
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Earnest O Woods Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Wingo Way
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2841
Gr: 2-4 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Wills Point High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 W S Commerce
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2121.
Ranch Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 Vzcr 2318
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
Hallie Randall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4466
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2323.
Wills Point Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 School St
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-3617
Gr: 5-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Canton Elementary School
1163 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Gr: PK-2 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Elementary School
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: PK-2 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Saline Elementary School
405 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7526
Gr: PK-2 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Rhodes Elementary School
449 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Gr: PK-1 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Wills Point Primary
447 Ter Dr
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2491
Gr: PK-1 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Van Zandt County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Van Zandt County, TX include Martins Mill High School, Canton Intermediate School and Canton High School.
How many public schools are located in Van Zandt County?
28 public schools are located in Van Zandt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Zandt County?
Van Zandt County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Van Zandt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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