For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,219 students in Martin County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, TX are Grady School, Sands Cisd and Stanton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Martin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grady School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3011 State Hwy 176
Lenorah, TX 79749
(432) 459-2445
Lenorah, TX 79749
(432) 459-2445
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Sands Cisd
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 First St
Ackerly, TX 79713
(432) 353-4888
Ackerly, TX 79713
(432) 353-4888
Gr: PK-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Gray St
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Gray St
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, TX include Grady School, Sands Cisd and Stanton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Martin County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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