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Best San Jacinto County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,455 students in San Jacinto County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Jacinto County, TX are Shepherd Intermediate School, Coldspring Intermediate School and Lincoln J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Jacinto County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Jacinto County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 San Jacinto County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shepherd Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Railroad Ave
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-6764
Gr: 3-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Coldspring Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 State Hwy 150
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1152
Gr: 3-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13605 State Hwy 156
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1166
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 S Byrd Ave
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Shepherd Primary
10300 Hwy 150
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3302
Gr: PK-2 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Street Elementary School
125 Jones Ave
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1187
Gr: PK-2 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Jacinto County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Jacinto County, TX include Shepherd Intermediate School, Coldspring Intermediate School and Lincoln J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Jacinto County?
6 public elementary schools are located in San Jacinto County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jacinto County?
San Jacinto County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% 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 San Jacinto County are often viewed compared to one another?

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