For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 843 students in 77561, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77561, TX are Hardin Elementary School and Hardin J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 77561 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 77561, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77561, TX Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11285 Hwy 146n
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2114
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2114
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Hardin J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Fm 834 E
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
230 Cr 2003 N
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Gr: 6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 77561, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 77561, TX include Hardin Elementary School and Hardin J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 77561?
2 public elementary schools are located in 77561.
What is the racial composition of students in 77561?
77561 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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