For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,935 students in Houston County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Houston County, TX are Kennard Isd, Lovelady Elementary School and Grapeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Houston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Lovelady Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7832
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7832
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Grapeland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
796 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2317
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Latexo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Grapeland J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 W Myrtle
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2351
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: #66.
Crockett J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #77.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 1-5
| 400 students
Houston County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crockett Alternative Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
S Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-5972
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-5972
Grades: 1-11
| 14 students
Davy Crockett Regional Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1701 Sw Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2335
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2335
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Pineywoods Aec Of Choice Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1500 W Austin St
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Serenity Place Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1701 Sw Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Houston County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Houston County, TX include Kennard Isd, Lovelady Elementary School and Grapeland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Houston County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Houston County include: Latexo Elementary School vs. Crockett Elementary School, Crockett Elementary School vs. Grapeland Elementary School, Latexo Elementary School vs. Kennard Isd
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