For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,982 students in West Columbia, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Columbia, TX are West Columbia Elementary School, Barrow Elementary School and West Brazos J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Columbia, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Columbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 West Columbia, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 S Gray
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 345-5147
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Barrow Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Gaines
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Gr: 2-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
West Brazos J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Roustabout Dr
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Wild Peach Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3311 County Rd 353
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
West Columbia, TX 77486
(979) 799-1700
Gr: PK-1 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Columbia, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Columbia, TX include West Columbia Elementary School, Barrow Elementary School and West Brazos J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Columbia?
4 public elementary schools are located in West Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Columbia?
West Columbia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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