For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,340 students in Deaf Smith County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deaf Smith County, TX are Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Bluebonnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deaf Smith County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Deaf Smith County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Deaf Smith County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Aikman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Ave K
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7640
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Bluebonnet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 16th St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7650
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Moreman
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7660
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Campbell St
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7690
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Hereford J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 La Plata Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7630
Gr: 6-7 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Deaf Smith County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hereford Center For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
241 Ave H
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Gr: 9-12
711 Park Ave
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Gr: PK | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
615 Columbia Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Deaf Smith County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deaf Smith County, TX include Walcott Elementary School, Aikman Elementary School and Bluebonnet Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Deaf Smith County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Deaf Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deaf Smith County?
Deaf Smith County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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