Best Howard County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,335 students in Howard County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, TX are Forsan High School, Forsan Elementary School and Coahoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Howard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsan High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
411 W 6th
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-2223
Gr: 6-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Forsan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 W Main St
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-0091
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Coahoma Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Birdwell Ln
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4126
Gr: 3-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Big Spring Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 S Goliad
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4121
Gr: 5-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Coahoma J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Wasson Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4144
Gr: 1-2 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Big Spring Daep
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, TX include Forsan High School, Forsan Elementary School and Coahoma Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howard County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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