For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,119 students in Ward County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ward County, TX are Tatom Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School and Grandfalls-royalty School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ward County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatom Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 S Calvin Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2769
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2769
Gr: 1-2 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2010 E 8th St
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2414
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2414
Gr: 3-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Grandfalls-royalty School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Ave C
Grandfalls, TX 79742
(432) 547-2266
Grandfalls, TX 79742
(432) 547-2266
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Ward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
804 S Dwight Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Gr: 1-2 | 296 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Pyote High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
S I 20 Service Rd Exit Pyote
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Gr: 9-12
I 20 S Service Rd
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 82%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ward County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ward County, TX include Tatom Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School and Grandfalls-royalty School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ward County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County?
Ward County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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