Best Henderson Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,873 students in Henderson, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, TX are Northside Elementary School, Henderson Middle School and William E Wylie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Henderson, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Van Buren
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5300
Gr: 4-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Richardson Dr
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
William E Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5200
Gr: 1-3 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Henderson, Texas

Henderson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Mary St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Gr: 1 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
300 Crosby St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Gr: 3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1000 W Collins
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Gr: 2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Troup Caep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8960 F M 13
Henderson, TX 75654
(903) 861-3801

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, TX include Northside Elementary School, Henderson Middle School and William E Wylie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henderson?
3 public elementary schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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