For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 928 students in Wheeler County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, TX are Fort Elliott School, Wheeler School and Kelton Isd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Wheeler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Elliott School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 E Wilson
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeler School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mustang Dr
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Grades: PK-12
| 386 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kelton Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16703 Fm 2697
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Shamrock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois St
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Shamrock Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15781 Fm 1036
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, TX include Fort Elliott School, Wheeler School and Kelton Isd.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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