For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,749 students in Gilmer, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilmer, TX are Gilmer Elementary School, Sharon A Richardson Elementary School and Gilmer Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gilmer have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gilmer, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gr: K-4 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Gilmer Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1623 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Union Hill High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gr: 6-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilmer, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilmer, TX include Gilmer Elementary School, Sharon A Richardson Elementary School and Gilmer Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gilmer?
4 public elementary schools are located in Gilmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer?
Gilmer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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