For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 556 students in Merit, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Merit, TX are Bland Elementary School and Bland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merit, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Merit have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Merit, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Bland Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Merit, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bland Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2556 Lk Ave
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Merit, TX 75458
(903) 776-2239
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Merit, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Merit, TX include Bland Elementary School and Bland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Merit?
2 public elementary schools are located in Merit.
What is the racial composition of students in Merit?
Merit public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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