For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 10,541 students in Cleveland, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, TX are Tarkington Elementary School, Tarkington Middle School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cleveland, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarkington Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-6134
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-6134
Grades: 1-5
| 779 students
Rank: #22.
Tarkington Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7737
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7737
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Northside Blvd
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4628
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4628
Grades: PK-5
| 1,097 students
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Shell St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0125
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0125
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1922 Rd 3549
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 761-7540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 761-7540
Grades: PK-5
| 1,116 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Fort Worth
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0594
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0594
Grades: PK-5
| 1,052 students
Rank: #77.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 593-1148
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 593-1148
Grades: 6-8
| 1,458 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Burr Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7054 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(346) 799-4900
Cleveland, TX 77327
(346) 799-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: n/an/a
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Grades: 3-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Msg Ramirez Elementary School
Charter School
1954 Rd 5714
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Msg Ramirez Middle School
Charter School
1954 Rd 5714
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
7499 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Grades: PK-5
| 866 students
Rank: n/an/a
7581 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, TX include Tarkington Elementary School, Tarkington Middle School and Northside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cleveland?
13 public elementary schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cleveland include: Tarkington Middle School vs. Cleveland Middle School, Cleveland Middle School vs. Tarkington Middle School
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