For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,293 students in Palo Pinto County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palo Pinto County, TX are Palo Pinto Elementary School, Santo Elementary School and Santo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Pinto County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palo Pinto County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Palo Pinto County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palo Pinto Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
821 Oak St
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
(940) 659-2745
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
(940) 659-2745
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Santo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Santo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Grades: 6-12
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Mineral Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Southeast Martin Luther K
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Grades: PK-6
| 1,907 students
Rank: #55.
Graford School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Grades: PK-12
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Gordon School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Grades: PK-12
| 233 students
Rank: #77.
Strawn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 E Walnut
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Grades: PK-12
| 165 students
Palo Pinto County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
300 S W 13th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Grades: 2-3
| 487 students
2012 S E 12th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Grades: PK-1
| 707 students
Mineral Wells/palo Pinto County Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1806 N E 1st Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Palo Pinto County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Palo Pinto County, TX include Palo Pinto Elementary School, Santo Elementary School and Santo High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palo Pinto County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Palo Pinto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Pinto County?
Palo Pinto County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% 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 Palo Pinto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Palo Pinto County include: Palo Pinto Elementary School vs. Santo Elementary School, Strawn School vs. Gordon School, Santo High School vs. Gordon School
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