For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 966 students in Anderson, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anderson, TX are Anderson-shiro Elementary School and Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson-shiro Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
458 Fm 149 W
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-4525
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-4525
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1345 Fm 149 W
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-4550
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-4550
Grades: 6-12
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Anderson, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anderson, TX include Anderson-shiro Elementary School and Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anderson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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