For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,333 students in 75801, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 75801, TX are Southside Elementary School, Story Intermediate School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 75801 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 75801, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 75801, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Gillespie Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8023
Grades: 2-3
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Story Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8015
Grades: 4-6
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2305 Salt Works Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1771
Grades: 3-6
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
2509 Hwy 155 N
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8020
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8020
Grades: K-1
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
1701 W Point Tap Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Grades: PK-2
| 384 students
75801, Texas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Landmark School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Brushy Creek Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Grades: 6-10
| 77 students
1007 E Park Ave
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 E Lamar St
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Grades: K
| 129 students
1020 W Hamlett
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Grades: 6
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 75801, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 75801, TX include Southside Elementary School, Story Intermediate School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 75801?
5 public elementary schools are located in 75801.
What is the racial composition of students in 75801?
75801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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