For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,418 students in Limestone County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Limestone County, TX are Coolidge Elementary School, Developmental Center and A B Mcbay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Limestone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Kirven St
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-2206
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Gr: 5-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
A B Mcbay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Coolidge High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Kirven
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Enge-washington Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Gr: 4-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
H O Whitehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Gr: PK-3 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Mexia J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blackcat Dr
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
R Q Sims Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4025
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4025
Gr: 3-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Limestone County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Limestone County, TX include Coolidge Elementary School, Developmental Center and A B Mcbay Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Limestone County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Limestone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Limestone County include: A B Mcbay Elementary School vs. Coolidge Elementary School, H O Whitehurst Elementary School vs. A B Mcbay Elementary School, A B Mcbay Elementary School vs. H O Whitehurst Elementary School
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