For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,367 students in Brenham, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brenham, TX are Brenham Elementary School, Brenham Middle School and Alton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brenham, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brenham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Brenham, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brenham Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Blue Bell Dr
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Grades: K-4
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Brenham Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Grades: 5-6
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1210 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Grades: K-4
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Krause Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E Stone
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Grades: PK-4
| 658 students
Brenham, Texas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Base Alternative Campus (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
711 East Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3700
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3700
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Brenham Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1301 South Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Grades: 12
| 26 students
Five Oaks (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
711 Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3700
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3700
Grades: 3-12
| 15 students
Pride Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1301 S Market
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Success Bound 7th & 8th Grades Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1301 S Maket St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
Success Bound Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1301 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Grades: 6
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brenham, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brenham, TX include Brenham Elementary School, Brenham Middle School and Alton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brenham?
4 public elementary schools are located in Brenham.
What is the racial composition of students in Brenham?
Brenham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Brenham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Brenham include: Alton Elementary School vs. Krause Elementary School, Krause Elementary School vs. Alton Elementary School, Brenham Elementary School vs. Alton Elementary School
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