For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 887 students in Swisher County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Swisher County, TX are Happy Elementary School, Kress Elementary School and Tulia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swisher County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Swisher County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Swisher County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Happy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N W 3rd
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-2561
Happy, TX 79042
(806) 558-2561
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Kress Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 5th
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2326
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2326
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Tulia Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N W 9th St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4141
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4141
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Tulia J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 N E 3rd St
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4842
Tulia, TX 79088
(806) 995-4842
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Swisher County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Swisher County, TX include Happy Elementary School, Kress Elementary School and Tulia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Swisher County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Swisher County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swisher County?
Swisher County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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