For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,934 students in Waller County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waller County, TX are Bryant Elementary School, Safe Haven and H T Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waller County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waller County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waller County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29801 Kingsland Blvd
Brookshire, TX 77423
(281) 234-4300
Brookshire, TX 77423
(281) 234-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
H T Jones Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35753 Owens Rd
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 931-0395
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 931-0395
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3166
Gr: 2-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Royal J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2241
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Hempstead Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Durkin Rd
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3147
Pattison, TX 77466
(281) 934-3147
Gr: PK-1 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
2880 Jordan Ranch Blvd
Brookshire, TX 77423
(832) 223-7100
Brookshire, TX 77423
(832) 223-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waller County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waller County, TX include Bryant Elementary School, Safe Haven and H T Jones Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waller County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Waller County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waller County?
Waller County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Waller County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waller County include: Hempstead Middle School vs. Hempstead Elementary School, Hempstead Elementary School vs. Hempstead Middle School
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