For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,057 students in West Columbia, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Columbia, TX are West Columbia Elementary School, Barrow Elementary School and West Brazos J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Columbia, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Columbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Columbia, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 S Gray
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
Grades: K-5
| 693 students
Rank: #22.
Barrow Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Gaines
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Grades: 1-5
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
West Brazos J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Roustabout Dr
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #44.
Wild Peach Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3311 County Rd 353
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Grades: PK-1
| 295 students
West Columbia, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 158
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2070
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 158
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2080
West Columbia, TX 77486
(409) 798-2080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 158
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-4113
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-4113
Grades: 5-6
| 203 students
West Columbia Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
719 W Brazos Ave
West Columbia, TX 77486
(210) 658-6848
West Columbia, TX 77486
(210) 658-6848
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Columbia, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Columbia, TX include West Columbia Elementary School, Barrow Elementary School and West Brazos J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Columbia?
4 public elementary schools are located in West Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Columbia?
West Columbia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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