For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,338 students in Ward County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Ward County, TX are Tatom Elementary School, Monahans Educational Center and Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ward County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tatom Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 S Calvin Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2769
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2769
Grades: 1-2
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Monahans Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
813 S Alice
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2019
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2019
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2010 E 8th St
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2414
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2414
Grades: 3-6
| 642 students
Rank: #44.
Walker J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Faye Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4622
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4622
Grades: 7-8
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
Monahans High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 S Betty St
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2519
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2519
Grades: 9-12
| 626 students
Rank: #66.
Grandfalls-royalty School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Ave C
Grandfalls, TX 79742
(432) 547-2266
Grandfalls, TX 79742
(432) 547-2266
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 S Leon Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-5252
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-5252
Grades: PK-K
| 250 students
Ward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
804 S Dwight Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Grades: 1-2
| 296 students
Pyote High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
S I 20 Service Rd Exit Pyote
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
I 20 S Service Rd
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ward County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Ward County, TX include Tatom Elementary School, Monahans Educational Center and Parkway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ward County?
7 public schools are located in Ward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County?
Ward County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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