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Best Grayson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public elementary schools serving 17,284 students in Grayson County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grayson County, TX are John And Nelda Partin Elementary School, Bells Elementary School and Pritchard J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Grayson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Newport Dr
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8805
Gr: PK-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Scott Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3601
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pritchard J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1510 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3602
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Gunter Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 W Elm
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-5315
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Whitewright Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Highland
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Williams Way
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 712-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Gunter Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 Tiger Ln
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-1545
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Tom Bean Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Eubanks
Tom Bean, TX 75489
(903) 546-6333
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Howe Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Beatrice
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Pottsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Katy Ln
Pottsboro, TX 75076
(903) 771-2981
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Hyde Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 Hyde Park
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Gr: PK-4 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Pottsboro Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 Katy Ln
Pottsboro, TX 75076
(903) 771-2982
Gr: 5-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Summit Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 Summit Hill Pkwy
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4100
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Tioga School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
855 Mcknight Rd
Tioga, TX 76271
(940) 202-2536
Gr: PK-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
230 W Martin Luther King St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Fifth Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Gr: PK-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Howe Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
315 Roberts St
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4200
Gr: 3-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Mayes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Jennie Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Tom Bean Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
289 Franklin Rd
Tom Bean, TX 75489
(903) 546-6161
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Whitewright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Highland Dr
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2424
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2222.
Whitesboro Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 W Fourth St
Whitesboro, TX 76273
(903) 564-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
B Mcdaniel Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Lillis Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7200
Gr: 5-6 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2525.
S And S Cons Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
462 S Main
Sadler, TX 76264
(903) 564-6051
Gr: 5-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2626.
S And S Cons Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4217 Elementary Dr
Sadler, TX 76264
(903) 564-6051
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2727.
Collinsville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Broadway
Collinsville, TX 76233
(903) 429-6164
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Piner Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
402 W Pecan
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
Whitesboro Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 College
Whitesboro, TX 76273
(903) 564-4257
Gr: 3-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3030.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 W Taylor St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6580
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3131.
Collinsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Reeves
Collinsville, TX 76233
(903) 429-3077
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3232.
Percy W Neblett Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 Gallagher
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6670
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3333.
Henry W Sory Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Binkley Park Dr
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6650
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3434.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sunset Blvd
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 891-6595
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3535.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E Lamar
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Grayson County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grayson County, TX include John And Nelda Partin Elementary School, Bells Elementary School and Pritchard J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grayson County?
41 public elementary schools are located in Grayson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County?
Grayson 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 Grayson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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