For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 928 students in Wheeler County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, TX are Wheeler School, Fort Elliott School and Kelton Isd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Wheeler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mustang Dr
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Fort Elliott School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Wilson
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Kelton Isd
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16703 Fm 2697
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Shamrock Isd
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, TX include Wheeler School, Fort Elliott School and Kelton Isd.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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