For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,201 students in Wharton, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wharton, TX are Wharton Elementary School and Wharton J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wharton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Wharton, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6882
Gr: 2-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Wharton J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Rusk St
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Gr: PK-1 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wharton, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wharton, TX include Wharton Elementary School and Wharton J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wharton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wharton.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton?
Wharton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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