For the 2026 school year, there are 5 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 75% (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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Shamrock Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Shamrock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois St
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15781 Fm 1036
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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